Surgical Services

Peach Regional Medical Center's surgery department provides advanced procedures and compassionate care in a patient-friendly setting without the hustle and bustle of the big city hospitals. Our surgeons are supported by a highly qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), a caring and professional nursing staff and state-of-the-art technology.

Wide range of surgical specialties
All the major surgical areas are represented, with the exception of heart or neurosurgery. Most of our surgeons are board-certified, meaning they possess impressive educational and professional credentials.

The surgeons at Peach Regional Medical Center are committed to providing personalized care. Each physician takes the time necessary to determine what is best for you, prepares you for surgery by explaining what you can expect and answers all your questions. We collaborate with your referring physician and return you to your primary care physician upon completion of your surgical procredure.

Most surgery requires no hospital stay
Approximately 75 percent of the surgery performed at Peach Regional is outpatient. Advances in operating room techniques and anesthesia allow most patients to return home safely on the same day they have surgery with minimum discomfort and inconvenience. Many procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, eliminating a hospital stay and allowing you to return much sooner to work and daily activities.

Surgical techniques
Several surgical techniques are employed at PRMC. These include:

• Traditional Surgery - The expression "going under the knife" describes the traditional surgical process. A surgeon, or group of doctors, uses a scalpel or sharp knife to make an incision to allow a problem to be corrected, repaired or better viewed.
• Laparoscopic Surgery - Laparoscopic surgery is called "minimally invasive surgery." Unlike traditional surgery, a laparoscope, attached to a camera, can be inserted through a small incision to help the surgeon view the area. The operation is then conducted through two or three small incisions. Though not appropriate for all procedures, use of this technique generally leads to quicker recovery time.
• Endoscopy - Endoscopy is defined as “visual inspection of any cavity of the body by means of an endoscope,” which is “an instrument for the examination of the interior of a hollow viscus.” An endoscope is a lighted tube-like instrument that can be rigid or flexible. Endoscopy generally refers to gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, but it may include any procedure using a scope to look inside a body cavity.
  

Minimally invasive surgery
Today many patients seek minimally invasive options -— surgery that uses smaller incisions than traditional surgery, resulting in a quicker recovery. Peach Regional surgeons have a track record of performing the latest minimally invasive procedures.

Anesthesia is an important aspect
An important aspect of surgery is the accompanying anesthesia. The PRMC anesthesia team works with patients regarding their preferences. We offer general, MAC (monitor anesthesia care), spinal, local, and epidural anesthesia options, with the goal of providing a safe and pain-free surgical experience. Post-surgical pain management is another important service offered by the Anesthesia Department.

Caring and professional nursing staff
Our caring and professional nurses are an essential part of each patient’s experience, before and after surgery. For more than 50 years now, excellent nursing care, delivered by skilled and experienced individuals, is a hallmark of Peach Regional Medical Center.

Focus on quality
PRMC comprehensive quality and patient safety program includes several initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of surgical infections.

Please click the links in the blue box at right for more information on surgical services at Peach Regional.

Charles Mann MD, FACS
Chief of Surgery
478-825-7000

Mary Peterson, RN, CNOR, RNFA
Nursing Director of Operating Room
478-825-8691, ext 435

Joe Sanders, CRNA, MN