Children can experience several health conditions, some of which may require surgery. These surgical procedures can be minor or major. Pediatric surgery focuses on diagnosing and treating surgical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. These conditions can include:
- Surgery for abnormalities of the groin in childhood and adolescence, such as undescended testes, hernias, and hydroceles
- Surgical repair of birth defects
- Surgical repair of serious injuries
- Surgical removal of tumors
- Transplantation surgeries
- Minimally invasive endoscopic procedures
- All other general surgical procedures for children
The most common pediatric surgical procedures are those related to the ear, nose, and throat, such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and tympanostomy tube replacement. Other common pediatric surgical procedures include:
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder removal
- Thyroidectomy
- Hernia repair
- Trauma surgeries
The pediatric surgeons at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center provide many different surgical services to younger patients. For more information about our Queens, NYC pediatric surgical services or to make an appointment, please call (718) 206-7001.
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