What exactly is it a general surgeon operates on?
Do general surgeons operate on only the abdominal area, or do they also get to do surgeries relating to the brain, or the heart, or the lungs?
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2 answers
Lashay’s Answer
Hello Adam: Allow me to recommend you to the Occupational Outlook Handbook to review the details of Surgeons and Physicians: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm. On this website you will find out about the average day experiences, pay range, details of the work, and the demand for the career title. I sincerely hope that this information helps to inform your decision. Feel free to review other occupations as well if you feel that your needs are not met. Best wishes in all of your future endeavors.
Richard’s Answer
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Organs of the abdomen and pelvis (excluding kidneys, bladder and uterus)
Vascular system (excluding heart and coronary arteries)