Get to Know More about the Role of General Surgeons

Get to Know More about the Role of General Surgeons

Jakarta-Surgeons are medical specialists who treat diseases, injuries or emergency conditions in the body through surgical methods (operative) and drugs. To become a surgeon, a person must complete his education and profession as a general practitioner, then complete his education as a specialist in surgery according to dr pleatman.

In practice, surgeons often receive referrals from general practitioners or other specialist doctors regarding the patient’s condition requiring surgery. Then, the surgeon will carry out a diagnosis according to his expertise and knowledge to determine whether or not a surgical procedure is necessary.

In treating patients, general surgeons are in charge of caring for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. When a surgical procedure is performed, the surgeon works closely with the anesthetist and nurses in the operating room in treating the patient.

General Surgeon Subspecialty Branch

In addition to the branch of general surgery, a general surgeon can deepen skills and deeper knowledge which is divided into several subspecialty branches, namely:

Digestive or gastrointestinal surgery.

Pediatric surgery.

Oncology surgery.

Head neck surgery.

Breast surgery.

Endocrine surgery, for hormone-producing glands including the thyroid.

Vascular surgery (vascular & endovascular).

Accidents and injuries (traumatology)

Transplant care and surgery (organ grafts).

Actions performed by the surgeon

Some of the actions performed by general surgeons include providing consultation, information, and education to patients and their families regarding their illness.

Diagnose the disease based on physical examination and supporting examinations. These supporting examinations include laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiological examinations including ultrasound, X-rays, CT-scans, MRI, PET-scans, and laboratory tests.

Biopsy (tissue sampling), for example on lumps or tumors in certain body parts such as bones, skin, intestines, or lymph nodes.

Perform therapy in the form of invasive surgery (open surgery) or minimally invasive (small incisions or even without incisions) along with managing complications. Surgery can be elective (scheduled earlier) or emergency (should be done as soon as possible).

Surgery on appendicitis, hernia, mastectomy (breast removal), colectomy (removal of the colon), gallbladder removal, and amputation.

Emergency surgery, such as in cases of perforated appendix, peritonitis, liver abscess, ruptured esophageal varices, intestinal obstruction, complications of gastric ulcer (bleeding or leaking stomach), incarcerated hernia, and pneumothorax.

Making access for dialysis procedures through a vein or abdominal cavity.

Wound management and care including burns, infected wounds, and postoperative wounds.

Caring for patients before, during and after surgical procedures, including planning rehabilitation therapy for surgical cases.

Diseases Treated by General Surgeons

Surgeons treat diseases that require surgery as a treatment. Some of these diseases include:

Appendix.

Peritonitis.

Liver abscess.

Benign tumors, such as lipomas, fibromas, and adenomas.

Tumors or cancer in certain organs, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, and stomach cancer.

hernia.

Injuries/wounds such as stab wounds and burns.

Congenital abnormalities (birth defects).

Bile disorders, such as gallstones, infections and inflammation of the bile.

Fractures and dislocation (displacement) of bones.