Dr. Peter Lydon has been in the practice of General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Norwood, Massachusetts since 1987. He has been a leader in the development of minimally invasive surgeries as early as 1990.

He is a regionally recognized expert in laparoscopic procedures such as cholecystectomy, hernia repair, fundoplication and appendectomy. Dr. Lydon also performs other general surgical procedures including colon resection for cancer, breast surgery and thyroid surgery.

Laparoscopic surgery refers to a type of telescope used to see inside the body. The scope is inserted into a small incision while a camera transmits the image to a television screen above the operating table. Instruments are then inserted into additional incisions (usually no more than four) to retract, cut, stitch, and staple. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery include less scarring, shorter hospital stays, and quicker and easier recoveries for patients.

There are a variety of conditions that can be treated with this minimally invasive procedure, such as:

• Hernias
• Gall stones
• Heartburn (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease)
• Appendicitis
• Bowel Disorders