by Hannah Farrell
Our expert witnesses in general surgery are specialists in the structure, anatomy, and pathology of the abdomen and its contents. This includes the spleen, pancreas, small and large bowel, appendix, diaphragm, and the abdominal musculature. They are experts in surgical management of conditions such as appendicitis, hernias (inguinal, incisional, parastomal), and bowel perforation.
Our experts in general surgery have a profound knowledge of managing patients who require, and who have undergone, complex surgical procedures to their abdomen. Further, their extensive experience in the operating theatre means they can review operation notes and assess the practical nature of the surgical procedures performed.
With a strong understanding of appropriate standards of care and NICE Guidelines, in addition to a thorough knowledge of treatment pathways, our expert witnesses in general surgery can advise on causation, breach of duty, current condition, and prognosis in individuals with abdominal issues.
See below for a brief overview on general surgery. Alternatively, contact an expert witness in general surgery to see how they can help.
What is General Surgery?
As the name suggests, the specialism of general surgery covers an extremely wide array of surgical conditions that affect most parts of the body. The specialism requires a strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, metabolism, immunology, nutrition, and pathology, and an excellent level of surgical skill for both open and minimally-invasive (laparoscopy) surgery.
Common conditions requiring input from a general surgeon include: