General surgery, despite its name, is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal organs, e.g. intestines including esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland (depending on the availability of head and neck surgery specialists) and hernias.

Common types of procedures performed include:

  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gall Bladder)
  • Hernia Repair (all types)
  • Breast Biopsy / Lumpectomy
  • Removal of skin lesions / lipoma
  • Hemorrhoid Surgery
  • Rectal Procedures

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