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Surgery

Surgical care with advanced techniques and coordinated support

Surgical Care Designed Around Your Needs

Surgery at Lahey Clinic includes a wide range of services across many specialties. Care is available for routine procedures, complex conditions and emergency needs. Support is available before, during and after surgery.

Services include outpatient surgery, same-day surgery and inpatient operations. This allows care to match your medical needs and recovery goals. Advanced techniques are used when appropriate to support faster healing and smoother surgery recovery.

Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Many procedures use advanced technology to reduce recovery time and support better outcomes. Depending on the condition, care may include minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery or imaging-guided procedures.

These approaches often involve smaller incisions, less pain after surgery and a faster return to your regular activities. 

What To Expect: Preparing for Your Surgery

Knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident going into surgery. We offer guidance on planning, testing and next steps before surgery.

Post-Operative Recovery

Recovery does not end when surgery is complete. Continued support is available to help manage healing, activities and follow-up care. You can plan your care with rehabilitation when needed.

More About Surgery

General Surgery

General surgery focuses on conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive system and soft tissues. A general surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions using open surgery or minimally invasive approaches. The technique depends on what is safest and most effective.

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic surgery treats conditions of the chest, including the lungs, esophagus and chest wall. Thoracic surgeons use advanced techniques to treat both benign and complex conditions. They will use minimally invasive methods when possible.

Emergency & Trauma Surgery

Surgical teams are available to treat traumatic injuries and urgent conditions that require immediate care. This includes emergency surgery and surgical critical care for complex or life-threatening situations.

Care is closely coordinated with emergency care, trauma care and critical care to ensure timely treatment and ongoing monitoring.

Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery brings together surgeons, nurses, and care teams who provide coordinated surgical care across specialties, from evaluation through recovery.