General Surgery Overview
At Sweetwater Hospital Association, we offer tailored care for our patients in need of General Surgery. Our General Surgeons understand and have knowledge of the individualized processes needed for each surgical patient. The Sweetwater Hospital Association General Surgery offices offer an initial evaluation through preparation, procedure, and post-operative management.
What is a General Surgeon?
A general surgeon understands all nine basic areas of surgery, which are:
- The digestive tract
- The abdomen and its contents
- The skin and soft tissue, including the breasts
- The head and neck,
- The blood vessels and heart
- The endocrine system (hormones and glands)
- Surgical treatment of cancer
- Surgical management of traumatic injuries
- Care of critically ill patients with surgical needs
Today, most general surgeons are familiar with minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and robotic laparoscopy. Laparoscopic surgeries involve much smaller tools, including tiny cameras that let the surgeon see what’s going on inside your body. These specialized instruments mean that the surgeon can make much smaller cuts than they would with traditional procedures.
What is a General Surgeon?
A general surgeon understands all nine basic areas of surgery, which are: