What is General Surgery?General Surgery is a discipline of surgery having a central core of knowledge embracing anatomy, physiology, metabolism, immunology, nutrition, pathology, wound healing, shock and resuscitation, intensive care, and neoplasia, which are common to all surgical specialties. What is the role of General Surgeon?A general surgeon has specialized knowledge and experience related to the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative 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: Alimentary tractAbdomen and its contentsBreast, skin, and soft tissueGeneral surgeon in PuneHead and neck, including trauma, vascular, endocrine, congenital and oncologic disorders particularly tumors of the skin, salivary glands, thyroid, parathyroid, and the oral cavityVascular system, excluding the intracranial vessels and heartEndocrine system, including thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and endocrine pancreasSurgical oncology, including coordinated multimodality management of the cancer patient by screening, surveillance, surgical adjunctive therapy, rehabilitation and followupComprehensive management of trauma, including musculoskeletal, hand, and head injuries. 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.