What is the definition or description of: general surgery?

General Surgery: General surgeons typically operate on a variety of abdominal organs, most commonly hernias and gallbladders. General surgeons also perform operations for many intestinal problems, along with breast and skin diseases, as well as manage trauma and critical care patients. Some do all of these, and some specialize in a specific area. In rural settings, they may do orthopedic & ob/gyn cases too.

All of surgery: Training in all of the core aspects of surgery. This include abdominal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma, cancer surgery, and pediatric surgery. Most surgeons specialize in any number of specialties, some of which require additional post-graduate training.