Family-Focused Pediatric Surgery
Surgery doesn’t have to be scary. Our specialists care for children and their families before, during and after surgery to provide a high-quality, comforting experience. Expect family-centered care that emphasizes your child’s well-being.
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Pediatric Surgery Team
Sanford Children’s provides both scheduled and emergency surgeries for neonatal and pediatric patients. We offer minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic surgeries, when possible. Our surgeons treat children for conditions they were either born with or ones they may have acquired throughout their life, including:
- Crohn’s disease
- Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula
- Gastroschisis
- Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS)
- Inguinal hernias
- Intussusception
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
- Ovarian torsion
- Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)
- Pectus excavatum
- Thyroglossal duct cyst
- Undescended testicle
- Wilms tumor
Surgeons at Sanford Children’s work with specialists across the Midwest to provide expert care for kids in our region. When necessary, trauma flight teams are available around the clock to transport patients to our facilities.
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Specialty Surgery for Children
Our surgeons collaborate with pediatric specialists to meet your child’s unique medical needs. We offer specialized surgical services, including:
- Ear, nose and throat surgery
- Eye surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric anesthesiology
- Urology