A specialist surgeon and a general surgeon are similar concepts but differ in their level of specialisation. A general surgeon is a broadly trained doctor who operates on various organs in the body. They can perform both emergency and planned operations. A specialist surgeon has more detailed knowledge and experience in a particular area of surgery.
A specialist surgeon usually completes additional training to develop expertise in a specific field, such as laparoscopic operations, colorectal surgery or adrenal gland operations. Dr. Ilgar Ismayilov has experience in both general and minimally invasive operations and is an internationally recognised specialist with FEBS certification.
For patients, the right choice is an experienced surgeon with both general and specialist knowledge. This is one of the main factors in a successful operation and a shorter recovery period.