Services General surgeons are trained to provide high quality care, including diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative areas, including managing complications. They typically operate in these areas of the body: Abdomen and it's contents, including the pelvis Alimentary (gastrointestinal) tract Breast Surgery Chest Surgery Endocrine (glands that secret hormones) system Head and neck Surgery Oncology (cancer) Skin, soft tissue and musculoskeletal system Trauma Vascular (vessels that carry or circulate fluids in the body) system *General surgeons also perform surgery for critically ill patients. Most Common Surgeries Performed by Surgeons at Mission Hospital Include: Cancer Surgery Cancer surgery usually requires more extensive open surgery. Some cancer procedures include: Breast cancer Colon Skin and soft tissue (also handled by plastic and ENT surgeons) Stomach, liver, pancreas and gallbladder Click here for more information on cancer.