General surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, including injuries, diseases, and deformities. General surgeons are medical doctors who are trained in the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of surgical patients. They are skilled in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including abdominal surgeries, breast surgeries, hernia repairs, and appendectomies, among others. General surgeons work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care, from preoperative evaluation to postoperative rehabilitation.