Board-certified pediatric surgeons provide surgical care for problems or conditions affecting newborns, children, and adolescents requiring surgical intervention. Pediatric surgeons employ the latest in minimally invasive and one-stage techniques. The pediatric surgeons have particular expertise in neonatal and prenatal care, trauma, and pediatric oncology.
Conditions Diagnosed and Treated:
Congenital Birth Defects- Birth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth.
- Billiary atresia
- Cystic Lung
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Duodenal Atresia
- Gastroschisis
- Hirschsprung's disease
- Imperforate Anus
- Intestinal Atresia
- Megacolon
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
Additional Articles about Congenital Birth Defects
Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, and Thoracoscopy-These are medical procedures that allow the doctor to do an internal inspection of the body using medical instruments that have cameras and mirrors to allow for a through investigation of organs in the body. Surgeons can perform minimally invasive surgery and avoid a large incision by utilizing these procedures. These procedures can also minimize post-operative pain and shorten recovery time compared to an open surgery.
- Appendectomy
- Appendectomy for ruptured appendix
- Cholecystectomy
- Decortication for empyema
- Drainage of liver abscess
- Fundoplication (Nissen Procedure)
- Lung Biopsy
- Omentectomy
- Percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG)
- Proctectomy with pull through (Swenson procedure)
- Pyloromyotomy
- Pyloroplasty
- Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Removal of one or both ovaries and fallopian tubes
- Splenectomy
Additional Articles about Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, and Thoracoscopy
Hernia Repair-a hernia is an opening or weakness in the wall of a muscle, tissue, or membrane that normally holds an organ in place
- Diaphragmatic
- Epigastric
- Femoral
- Hydrocele
- Hiatus
- Inguinal
- Omphalocele
- Umbilical
- Ventral
Additional Articles about Hernia
Surgery of the Digestive System-The disgestive system is made up of the alimentary canal and the other abdominal organs that play a part in digestion, such as the liver and pancreas
- Appendectomy
- Colectomy and colostomy
- Correction of malrotation (Ladd procedure)
- Closure of gastrocutaneous fistula
- Dilation for esophageal atresia
- Enterectomy and enterostomy
- Esophagogastric fundoplication (Nissen procedure)
- Esophagoscopy
- Excision of Meckel's diverticulum
- Fistulectomy/fistulotomy for anal fistula
- Foreign body removal
- Gastrostomy
- Ileostomy
- Incision and drainage of perirectal and perianal abscesses
- Jejunostomy
- Portoenterostomy for biliary atresia (Kasai procedure)
- Proctectomy with pull-through for congenital megacolon, Hirschprung's disease (Soave type operation)
- Pyloromyotomy
- Pyloroplasty
- Reduction of intussusception
- Reduction of volvulus
- Repair imperforate anus
- Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repair
Additional Articles about the Digestive System
Surgery of the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems-these systems are the secondary defense system for the body after the skin and mucosae
- Splenectomy
- Drainage or lymph node abscess or lymphadenitis
- Excision of cystic hygroma
- Excision of lymph nodes
Additional Articles about the Hemic and Lymphatic Systems
Genitourinary-organ system made up of the reproductive organs and the urinary system
- Circumcision
- Excision of ovarian cyst
- Excision of urachal cyst or sinus
- Lysis of labial adhesions
- Nephrectomy (removal of kidney)
- Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Ovarian torsion
- Malignancy
- Wilms' tumor
Additional Articles about Genitourinary
Biopsy and Excision of masses, tumors and cysts
- Abdominal masses
- Benign lesions
- Branchial cleft cyst and sinus
- Choledochal cyst
- Ganglion cysts
- Malignant lesions
- Melanoma
- Musculoskeletal tumors
Additional Articles about biopsy and excision of masses, tumors, and cysts
Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum- congenital deformities of the chest
Vascular Access and Catheter Insertion
- Nutrition
- Prematurity
- Chemotherapy
Physicians:
Robert Attorri, MD
Daniel A. Bambini, MD
Duncan Morton Jr., MD
Andrew M. Schulman, MD
Why Levine Children's Hospital?
- Pediatric trained surgeons are available 24 hours a day.
- Surgeons work closely with the referring physician to ensure a continuum of care
- The most established pediatric surgery program in the region
- Dedicated pediatric surgery nurse clinician assists in the coordination of care for our patients and serves as a liaison between the physician and the family.
- Board certified pediatric anesthesiologists work closely with our surgeons before, during and after the procedure.
- Child Life Specialists are dedicated to the surgical area to help alleviate fears and to promote family-centered care.
|
