WHAT IS A SPECIALIST GENERAL SURGEON?
General Surgeon’s operate on every part of the human body except the bones, brain and heart. General surgery is a discipline that requires knowledge of and familiarity with a broad spectrum of diseases that may require surgical treatment.
A general surgeon has specialized knowledge and experience related to the diagnosis, pre-operative, operative, and post-operative management, including the management of complications, in nine primary components of surgery, all of which are essential to the education of a broadly based surgeon:
- Gastro-intestinal tract.
- Abdomen and its contents.
- Breast, skin, and soft tissue.
- Vascular, endocrine, congenital and oncologic disorders - particularly tumours of the skin, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, and the oral cavity.
- Vascular system, excluding the intracranial vessels and heart.
- Endocrine system, including thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and endocrine pancreas.
- Surgical oncology, including coordinated multimodality management of the cancer patient by screening, surveillance, surgical adjunctive therapy, rehabilitation, and follow-up.
- Comprehensive management of trauma, including musculoskeletal.
- The responsibility for all phases of care of the injured patient is an essential component of general surgery.
- Complete care of critically ill patients with underlying surgical conditions, in the emergency room, intensive care unit, and trauma/burn units.
OUR VISION
PS Rautenbach Surgery prides itself on our commitment to the highest standard of surgical practice and expertise whilst taking care of you, our patient.
We strive to employ International standard of care according to level 1 researched evidence and involve you with informed decision making and consent.