What Is General Surgery?

General surgeons care for a wide range of conditions, from cancer to obesity. General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the complex and interrelated organs in the abdomen. These include:

• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small bowel
• Colon
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Gallbladder
• Bile ducts

General Surgery Procedures

You may have many questions about your surgical procedure. How will my doctor decide whether I need surgery? Will I need to stay overnight in the hospital? What type of anesthesia will the surgeon use?

Dr Matthew Johnson and the entire staff at Desert Surgical Associates  are available to answer your questions.