Surgical Conditions

• Hernias

  Hernias are fairly common in kids, and hernia repair is one of the most common pediatric surgeries.

• Inguinal Hernias

  An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines pushes through an opening in the lower part of the abdomen. Doctors fix these hernias with surgery.

• Intussusception

  Intussusception is the most common cause of bowel blockages in very young children. Quick treatment can help them recover without lasting problems.

• Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries

  Levo-transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA) is when the positions of the heart’s ventricles are reversed. Some people with the condition never need treatment. Others are treated with medicines and surgery.

• Microtia

  Microtia is when the outside part of the ear smaller than normal and, sometimes, misshapen. Children with microtia usually have normal hearing. If needed, treatments can reshape the ear.

• Minimally Invasive Surgery

  Minimally invasive surgery is a type of procedure done with smaller incisions (cuts).

• Myocarditis

  The muscle that makes up the heart is called the myocardium. Myocarditis is when this muscle gets inflamed (swollen).

• Omphalocele

  A baby born with an omphalocele has an opening where the umbilical cord goes into the belly. Some openings close on their own, but many need treatment, including surgery.

• Orofacial Clefts

  A cleft is when tissues of the mouth or lip don’t form properly when a baby is developing in the womb. The good news is that orofacial clefts are treatable.

• Short Bowel Syndrome

  Short bowel syndrome happens when the small intestine is too short to fully absorb nutrients as it should. Kids with the condition often need to get nutrition through a special IV into a vein.