Health professionals everywhere, in just about every field, are typically going to exhaust all possible treatments before suggesting surgery. But when non-surgical approaches have not provided the desired results, or if your situation is severe enough, then surgery, at the hands of a professional, can be what is required to improve your quality of life. Such a professional is often a general surgeon, such as your local expert Dr. Nathan Tomita of Sensei Surgery in Kailua Kona, HI.
General Surgeon
You may be already familiar with cardiac surgeons, who specialize in heart surgery, neurosurgeons, whose specialty is the brain, and other specialists like them. Certain parts of the body require a specialized surgeon, but many types of surgeries are performed by general surgeons.
General surgeons are trained to treat a very wide variety of conditions through surgical intervention and are knowledgeable in the entire surgical process.
What They Treat
There are a number of reasons why you would visit a general surgeon, the most obvious one is a referral from another medical professional. Usually, because other treatments failed to relieve either your pain or other symptoms.
There are types of surgeries that are considered elective, which you can discuss with your doctor and they can determine if surgery is recommended. Emergency and urgent situations such as appendicitis and hernias are also often treated by general surgeons.
The typical areas of emphasis for a general surgeon include the digestive tract, the abdomen, breasts, skin and soft tissue, the endocrine system, and traumatic injuries, among others.
General Surgeon in Kailua Kona, HI
Your surgeon will evaluate you and your condition and determine if surgery is indeed the best available option. They will then explain the procedure, and what you can expect prior to it and during recovery, as well as answer any questions you may have.
If you require surgery and are in need of a general surgeon in Kailua Kona, HI, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Tomita of Sensei Surgery by dialing (808) 313-8338.