Table of Contents
Can I do MCh in general surgery?
MCh in General Surgery is a three-year or five-year postgraduate surgery programme. As part of medical care practices, eligible holders of this degree are licensed to operate and perform surgery. MBBS degree with at least a one-year internship is the minimum eligibility for the course.
What all surgeries can a general surgeon do?
A general surgeon can perform a broad range of surgical procedures on soft tissues, anything from excising small skin lesions and cysts up to larger cases like colectomies (removal of some or all of the colon), procedures on the bowel and liver including gallbladder removal, and complex hernia repairs.
What is the difference between a gastroenterologist and a general surgeon?
A Colorectal Surgeon, formerly known as a proctologist, is a general surgeon who has undergone further training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. A gastroenterologist specializes in diseases of the digestive system (gastrointestinal (GI) tract).
What is the highest degree in surgery?
Master of Surgery
The Master of Surgery (Latin: Magister Chirurgiae) is the most advanced qualification in surgery. Depending upon the degree, it may be abbreviated ChM, MCh, MChir or MS. At a typical medical school the program lasts between two and three years. The possession of a medical degree is a prerequisite.
Can Gastroenterologist perform surgery?
A Gastroenterologist does not perform surgery. His work is limited to diagnosis and medical treatment. However, under the broad classification of surgery, Gastroenterologists do perform such procedures as liver biopsy and endoscopic (“scope”) examinations of the esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel.
What is MCh qualification?
The Master of Surgery (Latin: Magister Chirurgiae) is the most advanced qualification in surgery. Depending upon the degree, it may be abbreviated ChM, MCh, MChir or MS. At a typical medical school the program lasts between two and three years. The possession of a medical degree is a prerequisite.