Pediatric General Surgery

Experienced Pediatric Surgeons

When your child needs surgical procedures, it can be a scary time. Rest assured, your children are in excellent hands with our board-certified and compassionate pediatric surgeons. At CHRISTUS Health, our pediatric surgeons specialize in the latest minimally invasive surgical options for various conditions. Our highly trained surgical team collaborates with other pediatric specialists to ensure your child receives the best possible outcome.

Specialized Care for Complex Procedures

Some conditions require advanced expertise and innovative solutions to achieve the best outcomes. If your child is facing a rare or complex condition, our team is equipped to provide the precise care they need. By using advanced minimally invasive techniques, we aim to reduce recovery times, improve comfort, and promote faster healing for your child. With personalized treatment plans created by a multidisciplinary team, your child will receive care tailored to their specific needs, ensuring they’re supported every step of the way.

Type of Surgical Procedures

Abdominal

• Abdominal tumors
• Gallbladder and liver disorders
• Intestinal tract disorders
• Median arcuate ligament syndrome release

Head & Neck

• Branchial cleft anomalies
• Cystic hygroma
• Endoscopy for airway and esophageal foreign bodies
• Lymph node disorders
• Thyroid and parathyroid disorders

Thoracic 

• Esophageal, lung, and diaphragm disorders
• Minimally invasive (Nuss) repair of pectus excavatum, or chest wall deformity
• Minimally invasive surgery for empyema

Advanced Laparoscopic & Thoracoscopy 

• Appendectomy
• Cholecystectomy
• Colectomy for Hirschsprung's disease, polyposis, and ulcerative colitis
• Nephrectomy
• Nissen fundoplication
• Splenectomy

Oncology

• Excision of all head/neck, thoracic, abdominal, gynecologic, and skin tumors
• Multidisciplinary management of the cancer patient
• Vascular access for chemotherapy