A general surgery department is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of conditions and injuries in the body. General surgeons are responsible for the following:
- Diagnosing and treating conditions in the abdomen, breast, head and neck, blood vessels, and digestive tract
- Managing care for patients who have been injured or have deformities
- Carrying out operative procedures
- Providing operative care before, during, and after surgery
- In some jurisdictions, managing critically ill patients and trauma victims