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The division of general surgery have dedicated sub-specialists in pediatric and adolescent surgery who solely take care of infants, children and adolescents (from birth to 18 year olds) with surgical problems.
The following represents a list of the procedures and disease that are managed by our pediatric surgeons:
- Abnormalities of the groin (includes undescended testes, hernias, hydroceles and varicoceles) Circumcision Inguinal hernia repair, Umbilical hernia repair Pilonidal cyst Appendectomy Congenital defects: Biliary atresia, esophageal atresia, duodenal atresia, trachea-esophageal fistula, Gastroschisis, omphalocele, Imperforate anus, hips dislocations, club feet, hands and feet congenital malformations Various cancer treatments Gallbladder surgery Bowed chest (Pectus Excavatum) Reproductive defects Removal of the spleen Removal of diseased intestines: necrotizing enterocolitis, Hirschsprung’s disease, intussusception, volvulus Fractures Sport injuries Growth problems, inequality of length, scoliosis Many other orthopedic problems concerning childrens and adolescents
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In addition, we are highly dedicated to delivering the best possible training and teaching to our students and residents.