General surgery encompasses surgical treatment of a broad array of diseases and disorders across all body systems and structures, including: 
• ​Digestive: appendectomy; gallbladder removal; treatment of esophageal reflux and hiatal hernia; colonoscopy and polyp/tumor removal; bowel resection; splenectomy 
• Hernia repair: inguinal, umbilical and incisional 
• Biopsy: breast, skin, liver and other internal organs/structures; removal of “lumps and bumps” 
• Endocrine: thyroidectomy 
• Surgical oncology 
• Trauma 
• Exploratory surgery 

General surgeons use both minimally invasive approaches to surgery as well as traditional open techniques, depending upon the condition being treated, the patient’s medical history and other factors. ​​

Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary.