General surgeons perform operations involving the endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, colon, and other major parts of the human body. Surgeons usually work full-time and may frequently work long hours at irregular times. Even when they are not at their place of work, surgeons sometimes have to be on call, which means they can be asked to come into work at any point if they are needed. These professionals work in hospitals and other medical centers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- General surgeons are in charge of the operating room, supervising other medical professionals to ensure everything is carried out effectively. Similar to other medical professionals, surgeons are responsible for examining patients, diagnosing, and recommending the best course of action. Some general surgeons are also responsible for conducting research in the field.

- As a general surgeon, some of the procedures you'll perform include appendix or gallbladder removals, colonoscopies, thyroidectomies, and bariatric surgeries. Some of these surgeries are minimally invasive and are performed using laparoscopic methods. Others, such as organ removal or transplantation, can be very invasive.

Subspecialties:

- General surgeons also have the ability to branch out into different specialties, such as plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, or organ transplantation. One of the more recent specialties involves performing surgeries, such as LAP-BAND and bariatric surgeries, to help with obesity.

- Plastic surgeons can perform procedures that range from repairing injuries of the skin to augmenting breasts. Many general surgeons also work with cardiac specialists on procedures involving the heart, such as valve repair and heart transplant surgery.

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