Surgery at Franklin Memorial Hospital
Annually, over 2,500 surgeries are performed in our new surgical suites. But your upcoming surgery is what is most important to us.
The FMH Surgical Team routinely performs total joint replacement, Caesarean section, appendectomy, splenectomy, breast biopsy, cataracts surgery, oral surgery, hand surgery, arthroscopy of a joint, bladder surgery, and more.
FMH surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and technicians are among the best in the country. Our quality of care is consistently rated excellent in independent surveys and studies. All of us at FMH are honored that you have trusted us to care for you.
A Leader in Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeons at FMH perform state of the art joint replacements, including total knee and hip replacements. They also routinely perform carpal tunnel release, joint arthroscopy, fracture reduction, and foot and hand surgery.
To support our Orthopedics Program, we offer a weekly sports medicine clinic for individuals of all ages who suffer from a sports-related injury, including student-athletes and adult recreational athletes. Our team of healthcare providers, including Orthopedic Surgeons, a fully certified physical therapist and an athletic trainer, lend a comprehensive hands-on approach to the examination and treatment of sports-related injuries.
State of the Art Procedures
The FMH Surgical Team is a leader in advanced surgical techniques that utilize new procedures to reduce recovery time, pain, and the risk of complications. Many of our surgeries are performed with small instruments equipped with tiny cameras or laser-based technologies that require only a small incision.
These procedures include:
- Breast Cancer Staging (sentinel node biopsy)
- Bowel resection
- Prostate surgery
- Relief for urinary incontinence
- Hand surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery (such as hernia repair, colon surgery, tubal ligation, gallbladder surgery, and anti-reflux surgery, among others)
Cancer Surgery
FMH offers patients sophisticated cancer surgery locally. We provide timely access to state of the art screening, diagnostic, clinical, and care support. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts includes an oncologist, a surgeon, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other qualified professionals. Surgeons operate on patients with cancers of the skin, colon, breast, bladder, prostate, and bone, among others.
Advanced Breast Care
At FMH’s Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, surgeons use advanced diagnostic equipment and surgical techniques, including stereotactic biopsy, to determine whether a lesion in the breast is benign or cancerous. Our care support nurse works with women to help manage their care. We are proud to be one of the first hospitals in New England to offer the Lorad Multicare Platinum stereotactic table system which spares most women the discomfort and scarring associated with a surgical breast biopsy. Our surgeons also perform Sentinal Node Biopsy for staging breast cancer. Patients experience fewer complications and a shorter recovery time with this innovative procedure.
Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
The Day Surgery Unit performs over 1,250 endoscopic procedures each year in their newly renovated Endoscopy suites. Endoscopic procedures include colonoscopies and upper gastroscopies, which are done as a screening test for colon cancer or other colon and stomach disorders. The new suites are spacious and equipped with the latest technology for enhanced efficiency and patient comfort.
New Options for Urinary Incontinence
A new option now exists for women facing urinary incontinence. OB-GYN Dr. Jay Naliboff has received extensive training in Tension Free Vaginal Tape Obturtor Approach (TVT-o), and
is now the first physician in the area to offer this one-day outpatient procedure. TVT-o has an outstanding 85% success rate and is a much less invasive option for women than other
urinary incontinence interventions.
Anti-Reflux Surgery (Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication)
Nissen fundoplication is a procedure that alleviates chronic heartburn in people whose condition cannot be controlled by either lifestyle changes or medication. Symptoms are caused by severe acid reflux between the stomach and the esophagus. General Surgerons perform this procedure laparoscopically so patients experience minimal pain and recover more quickly than with traditional surgical options.
Oral Surgery
Patients in need of an oral surgeon no longer need to travel long distances. Oral surgeon Dr. John Ellis provides this necessary service to the Greater Franklin community locally at FMH.
Other Surgical Procedures
Our Surgical Team also performs many other surgical procedures, such as cesarean- section, bowel surgery, appendectomy, carpal tunnel release, extracorporial shock wave lithotripsy, cataract surgery, D&C (Dilatation and Curettage of the endometrium), hernia repair, and many others.
Family-Oriented Care
It is our sincerest desire to make the surgical experience as comfortable as possible for you and your family. Your family members are welcome and encouraged to help in your recovery. We can make arrangements for family members to spend the night at the hospital after surgery.
