Pediatric surgery

Our pediatric surgeons are specialty trained in a range of medical disciplines and perform procedures such as:

• Cancer-related surgeries
• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Colon and rectal surgery
• Esophageal atresia surgery and other esophageal procedures
• Gastrointestinal surgery, including gastroesophageal reflux surgery
• Reconstruction of chest wall abnormalities
• Head and neck surgery
• Inguinal hernia surgery
• In-utero treatment of fetal conditions, including fetoscopic laser ablation for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
• Neonatal surgery
• Non-cardiac thoracic surgery, including ligation of patent ductus arteriosus
• Pancreatic surgery
• Resection of congenital pulmonary airway abnormalities
• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Tumors
• Umbilical hernia and other abdominal wall hernias
• Vascular lesions

As part of our approach to pediatric care, we evaluate every child's overall health and develop a care plan that takes their individualized needs into consideration. This leads to frequent collaborations across our pediatric medical specialties.

If a child requires additional attention following their birth, the doctors in our neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) provide expert care for a wide range of post-birth conditions, including treatment for problems that are diagnosed prior to birth. Our surgical team consults with parents when maternal-fetal specialty care is needed. They meet with parents before their child is born and work closely with our neonatologists to provide the safest labor and delivery experience possible for these little ones.

OPRMC offers a full range of pediatric surgical services, from routine to highly complex procedures. Our pediatric surgery program is built around the unique needs of children, providing a cheerful, kid-friendly environment that makes even the tiniest patient—and their parents—feel relaxed. In 2016, OPRMC performed the first pediatric robotic surgery in the region, proving our dedication to the advancement of minimally invasive technology for pediatric surgery and resulting in less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery time for our young patients.

Our team works exclusively with infants, children and adolescents. In addition to top-quality surgeons, our pediatric surgery team includes:

• Certified medical assistants
• Nurse practitioners
• Pediatric anesthesiologists
• Pediatric nurses

Many other healthcare professionals, including dietitians, child life specialists and occupational and physical therapists, are also part of the team, offering support to your child during their hospital stay and recovery.

When your child is scheduled for surgery, we believe it’s important that you feel comfortable with and confident in the anesthesiology team caring for your child during surgery. Our pediatric anesthesiology team understands the special requirements of newborns, infants, children and teens when it comes to sedation services. This pediatric expertise is especially important in both sedation for a procedure and pain management during recovery.

Our anesthesiologists develop a personalized approach based on your child's needs. Our team members have extensive training in:

• General anesthesiology
• Pediatric advanced life support
• Pediatric anesthesiology
• Pediatric critical care

In addition to our care at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, we offer pediatric surgical services at Lee's Summit Medical Center. Some of the surgeries offered to children at this facility include:

• Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries
• Hernia repair
• Tumor and soft tissue lump removal