Surgical Conditions

• Sinonasal Tumors

  A sinonasal tumor is a growth in the nose, the space behind the nose, or in the sinuses. The tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).

• Splenic Sequestration

  Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.

• Stem Cell Transplants

  Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.

• Submucous Cleft Palate

  In a submucous cleft palate, the muscles of the palate don’t form properly, but the tissue that lines the roof of the mouth does. This makes these clefts harder to see.

• Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage

  Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. Sometimes surgery is done to treat them.

• The Lymphatic System & Lymphatic Conditions

  The body’s lymphatic system keeps fluid levels in balance and defends against infections. But problems can happen. Learn about lymphatic conditions and how they’re treated.

• Tonsillectomy

  A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. It’s one of the most common surgeries kids and teens get. Find out more.

• Treating Indirect Inguinal Hernia (Video)

  An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines slips into the groin (where the belly meets the upper leg) instead of staying in the belly as it should. Doctors fix inguinal (IN-gwuh-nul) hernias with surgery.

• Umbilical Hernias

  An umbilical hernia shows up as a bump under the belly button. If a hernia doesn’t go away by age 4 or 5 or causes problems, doctors may recommend surgery.

• Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)

  Shortly before birth, a boy’s testicles usually descend into the scrotum. When a testicle doesn’t make the move, this is called cryptorchidism, or undescended testicles.