Children's Health

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Types of Surgery for Children in Before Surgery

Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain. ...more

Methods of Surgery in Before Surgery

A look at how open surgery compares to minimally invasive surgery, including different types of procedures. ...more

Preoperative Visit with the Surgeon in Preoperative Management

This is the time to ask questions: What are the expected results? What are the possible risks and complications? How long will the surgery take? ...more

Hospital Visit/Preoperative Clinic in Preoperative Management

Touring the hospital before surgery can help your child see the sights, sounds, and events he or she will experience the day of surgery. It is a nonthreatening, often reassuring, way to learn about the hospital. ...more

Preparing the Infant for Surgery in Preparing a Child for Surgery

It's important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery. Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested. ...more

Preparing the Toddler for Surgery in Preparing a Child for Surgery

Read books to your toddler about going to the hospital. Keep any explanations simple and be careful of the words you use. ...more

The Day of Surgery in Surgery and Intraoperative Care

Read on for helpful information about what to expect before and after your child's surgery. ...more

The Operating Room in Surgery and Intraoperative Care

Your child will need to know that people in the operating room will be wearing surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision. ...more

Appendectomy for Children in Before Surgery, Types of Surgery

An appendectomy is surgery to remove a child’s appendix. An appendectomy may be done as an open surgery or as laparoscopic surgery. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. ...more

Hypospadias in Children in Types of Surgery

Hypospadias is a problem where the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis. With hypospadias, the end of the tube is lower down on the underside of the penis. Or it may be in the scrotum. ...more

Recovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in Post-operative Care

Once surgery is done, your child will be brought to the recovery room, also called the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). ...more

Intensive Care in Post-operative Care

Intensive care is needed for children who have had certain types of major surgery: heart operations, organ transplants, or neurosurgery. ...more