CST Certification / Score 100% / 2025 Update / Surgical Specialties: General Surgery Guide
Ace the General Surgery section of your Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification exam with this targeted 2025 study guide. This essential resource covers the core procedures, anatomy, and instrumentation for general surgery: appendectomy, cholecystectomy (laparoscopic and open), hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical), breast procedures (lumpectomy, mastectomy), and bowel resections. Master the relevant anatomy, sequential steps of each procedure, and the specialized instruments, supplies, and suture types required. Featuring procedure walkthroughs, instrument identification drills, and practice questions, this guide ensures you master this high-volume specialty to pass the CST exam.
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- February 10, 2026
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