Division of Pediatric Surgery

 

Our Division provides outstanding surgical services for children who come to our hospital, as well as at several satellite surgical offices that serve a broad geographic territory, from the San Fernando Valley to the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.

Our pediatric surgeons hold privileges at hospitals throughout Southern California. The Division has emerged as a leader in such areas as oncology and Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

See our list of COMMONLY TREATED CONDITIONS


SURGERY PROGRAMS

•  Anorectal Surgery
•  Chest Wall Deformities
•  ChiLDREN Liver Research Center
•  Diaphragm Pacing
•  ECMO & Fetal Intervention
•  General Surgery
•  Gynecology
•  Intestinal Rehabilitation
•  Minimally Invasive Surgery
•  Surgical Oncology
•  Thoracic Surgery
•  Trauma
•  Vascular Anomalies




IN THE MEDIA

Baby Kaden, Surgery for Terratoma  Source: Imagine Television Special 2008 (abc7) Kaden McMullin was diagnosed in utero with a terratoma, a growth threatening his life.  Our surgical team coordinated with our neonatal and oncology teams to save his life.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES
Our surgeons are involved in national organizations that are designed to improve surgical care for children.  Below are links to just a few of the many medical societies to which they regularly volunteer their time and expertise:

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American College of Surgeons
• American Pediatric Surgical Association

RESEARCH EFFORTS
Central to the Division’s focused research is the Developmental Biology Program, housed in The Saban Research Institute building at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

In addition, our Division leads research efforts designed to improve surgical techniques for children. 
Recently Published Research

DIVISION UPDATE
June 2009 Newsletter
December 2008 Newsletter
September 2008 Newsletter

STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT METHODS
We offer state-of-the-art treatment modalities for endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, as well as Robotic Surgery as part of our Minimally Invasive Surgery program.  With a commitment to innovation, the Division emphasizes the use of minimally-invasive surgical techniques whenever possible, which can reduce discomfort and speed recovery times in young patients.