Surgeon (Chirurg)

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‎A surgeon is a medical specialist who treats patients of all ages, who may have various conditions such as injuries, infections and tumors. A surgeon will generally spend half the time in the operating room, where he or she performs different types of surgeries. There are many different surgeries performed by surgeons. The five main areas are vascular surgery, oncological surgery, traumatological surgery, pediatric surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Gastrointestinal surgery is a subfield within surgery that deals with the treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of all abdominal organs and the abdominal wall. Within these main areas there are more specializations, such as plastic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, ophthalmology, throat, nose and throat surgery, gynecology and oral surgery. A surgeon generally deals with patients who have been referred by general practitioners and other medical specialists. In addition, a surgeon has to deal with patients, who are brought into the emergency department. As a surgeon, you perform simple and complicated operations. The simple operations are usually performed on an outpatient basis. For simple treatments, think of removing moles and, for example, treating ingrown toenails. Obviously, the work of a surgeon can be regarded as important work, which can only be carried out by the right medical specialists. A surgeon generally works with various medical specialists, nurses and surgical assistants. The profession of surgeon must also be seen as fairly general, because as a surgeon there are various areas of attention and specializations. It is therefore not the case that a surgeon can and may perform all operations.‎

‎A surgeon is therefore a specialized ‎‎doctor‎‎, who is trained for special treatments, namely operations. A surgeon can perform simple to very complicated surgeries under the guidance of other ‎‎medical specialists‎‎ and surgical assistants, which in some cases can take hours. Most people have to deal with a surgeon when they are referred by the ‎‎general practitioner‎‎ or, for example, ‎‎dentist‎‎ after complaints, or because someone has had an accident. In addition, there are medical emergencies that will require someone to be treated quickly, which are not related to an accident. Think, for example, of acute appendicitis or ‎‎narrowed blood vessels‎‎. Especially in medical interventions after an acute emergency, it is important that the surgeon and other medical specialists are quickly informed of the status of the patient because in these types of emergencies every minute will count. As described earlier, a surgeon can also be specialized in certain areas of attention. Consider, for example, a ‎‎thoracic surgeon‎‎, who specializes in treating heart and lung diseases, vascular problems and breast abnormalities. Another example is performing jaw surgery. In that case, one speaks of an ‎‎oral surgeon‎‎.‎

‎TRAUMATOLOGICAL SURGERY‎

‎Most people know traumatological surgery or traumatology from the so-called trauma helicopters, which are only called in potentially acute life-threatening situations. A trauma helicopter that is called generally consists of the ‎‎pilot‎‎ and one traumatological surgeon, who can perform complicated treatments such as medical procedures on site when necessary. A traumatological surgeon therefore has to deal with accident surgery and has the most important task of keeping the patient alive. Possible follow-up treatments, such as other operations, are generally not performed by the traumatological surgeon, because he will only be called in for acute life-threatening situations. It is not the case that patients are transported by helicopter in all cases. In many cases, patients are simply transported by ‎‎ambulance‎‎. This can differ per situation.‎

‎SURGEON'S ACTIVITIES‎

‎In addition to performing operations, a surgeon also has the important task of providing patients with the necessary information regarding the operation. He will also guide patients after surgery and provide them with the necessary information that can promote the recovery process. To what extent the surgeon himself will visit the patients and inform them about the operation will of course differ per procedure, because with simple procedures this can also be left to other specialists. During operations, a surgeon in most cases works with various other specialists, such as an ‎‎anesthesia assistant‎‎, ‎‎surgical assistants‎‎ and ‎‎anesthesiologist‎‎. In addition, a surgeon can work together with other surgeons. These are often surgeons who are still in training to become surgeons.‎

‎WHAT DOES A SURGEON DO:‎

‎TRAINING TO BECOME A SURGEON‎

‎Anyone who aspires to a career as a surgeon will have to follow and complete the university medical training of about six years. After completing a university degree in medicine, you will be a basic doctor and you will have to follow a specialized further education to become, for example, a hospital specialist. Depending on the chosen specialization, the total training period as a surgeon will be approximately nine to twelve years. In addition, it is of course the case that as a surgeon you are never finished learning, because the medical knowledge and possibilities change quickly. Accounting is ‎‎also‎‎ important as an entrepreneur.‎

‎COMPANIES WHERE A SURGEON CAN WORK‎

‎In general, a surgeon will work in a general hospital, medical center or work within a teaching hospital. In addition, a surgeon may work within private clinics. In that case, a surgeon can, for example, work as ‎‎a plastic surgeon‎‎. A surgeon can also work as ‎‎an entrepreneur‎‎, within a partnership. Where exactly a surgeon works is usually highly dependent on the chosen specialization.‎

‎COMPETENCES SURGEON‎

‎As a surgeon, you must have many different competencies, such as being able to act medically, being well-versed ‎‎in communication‎‎, being able to work together, being professional, being decisive and having integrity. In addition, the general knowledge and science within this profession is important. Because a surgeon has to deal with different professionals during operations, ‎‎management‎‎ also plays an important role. Generally important words are ‎‎research skills‎‎, consultation, vigilance, ‎‎planning‎‎, organizing, controlling, independence, accurate, analyzing and analytical. Finally, it is important to mention that a surgeon has a high workload and must be ‎‎stress-resistant‎‎. Obviously, a surgeon has to deal with fixed professional competencies.‎

‎LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A SURGEON‎

‎The job market perspective as a surgeon is very good, because there is a high demand for well-trained surgeons in various specializations. Obtaining work as a surgeon will therefore not be a problem at all. There are also plenty of career opportunities as a surgeon, such as further specialization within your field or ‎‎obtaining a PhD‎‎.‎

‎TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY SURGEON‎

‎In general, the employment conditions as a surgeon will be well regulated in the collective labour agreement. At the ‎‎National Association of Doctors in Employment you‎‎ can find more information about various collective agreements with regard to doctors and surgeons. A basic doctor or doctor in training will earn about a salary between 3000 and 3500 gross per month, depending on age and salary scale. A full-fledged surgeon will earn approximately a ‎‎salary‎‎ between 6500 and 11000 euros gross per month, depending on age, education and further responsibilities. In general, a surgeon working in a partnership can earn much more.‎

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