General SurgeryA general surgeon is a physician specializing in the surgical treatment of health conditions that affect the soft tissues of the neck, chest (except for the heart and associated blood vessels) and abdomen. The surgeon diagnoses the patient's condition and provides preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to patients undergoing general surgery. General surgeons are usually responsible for overseeing and managing the care of trauma victims and critically ill surgical patients. General surgeons are trained to use a variety of diagnostic techniques to observe internal organs and structures so that they can determine the best course of treatment for each patient. For example, a general surgeon uses an endoscope to examine a patient's esophagus. General surgeons are also trained to use specialized instruments during surgical procedures. In addition to being knowledgeable about how to perform specific surgeries using classic, open incision surgical techniques, today's general surgeons must be adept at using scope-assisted techniques such as laparoscopy to perform minimally invasive surgeries. As a general surgeon, Dr. Bagnato is trained to treat a variety of conditions and diseases. He specializes in using minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time necessary after conventional open surgical procedures. Using laparoscopic surgery, he can perform complex operations without requiring large surgical incisions. Dr. Bagnato offers laparoscopic surgery for: |