General surgery is a medical specialty that involves the treatment of various diseases and conditions through surgical procedures. Synonyms for this term may include surgical medicine, surgical procedures, surgical treatments, and surgical interventions. Other related terms may include operative procedures, surgical operations, and surgical techniques. General surgery may also be referred to as abdominal surgery, since many surgical procedures involve the organs and tissues within the abdominal cavity. Additionally, some surgeons may specialize in specific areas of general surgery, such as neurosurgery or orthopedic surgery, which may require additional training and expertise in those particular surgical procedures.