Providers in the Christie Clinic Department of General Surgery treat diseases or injuries that require surgical intervention as well as perform diagnostic tests and provide guidance on the need for surgery in both children and adults. In keeping with the latest applications of medical technology, the surgeons have additional training in laparoscopic surgery. Patients are generally referred to a Christie Clinic surgeon by their primary care provider or other specialists for many potential problems, including breast disease, hernias, and gallbladder inflammation.