Definition: General surgery is the practice of surgery that focuses on the abdominal organs. Despite the term "general" surgeons that practice general surgery are highly skilled surgeons that typically operate on common abdominal complaints including appendix removal, hernias, gallbladder surgeries, stomach and intestinal issues.
Surgeons who choose to work in a specialty may first complete a general surgery residency before training in a specialty.
Also Known As: abdominal surgeons,
Alternate Spellings: general surgeon
Examples: After the patient was diagnosed with appendicitis, the general surgeon was consulted to perform the surgery.
