Should General or Specialized Surgeons Manage Specialty Emergencies?

Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons | March 2025 | Volume 110, Issue 3

General surgeons play a critical role in managing a broad base of surgeries, including emergency operations—and often operate on patients who may, ideally, be treated by a specialist surgeon. How do surgeons balance the practicality of access to a competent surgeon with the desire to attain optimal outcomes through subject matter expertise?

Listen to Alexander R. Raines, MD, FACS, a general surgeon and associate professor The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences (OUHS), and Kristina K. Booth, MD, FACS, a colorectal surgeon and associate professor of surgery also at OUHS, share their thoughts on this evolving topic.

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