Pediatric Surgery
When your child needs surgery, you want to be sure that they are in the safest and most caring hands. At Yale Medicine, our team of pediatric surgeons are here to provide the very best care . We are committed to helping your child heal so they can get back to the important job of being a kid.
Children aren't just small adults; they have unique medical needs that require a gentle touch and special expertise. That's why our pediatric surgeons have gone through extra training to learn exactly how to take care of your child's specific health challenges.
Our Specialties
Our team is well-known for handling a wide variety of children's health issues. Some of our specialties include:
- Care for babies before they're born: We can diagnose and treat health issues in unborn babies, giving them a better start in life.
- Birth defects: If your child is born with a medical condition that requires surgery, our surgeons are equipped with the knowledge and skills to help.
- Intestinal issues: For children with difficulties related to their intestines, we perform surgeries to help them absorb nutrients properly and grow healthy.
- Minimally invasive surgery: This is a modern surgical technique that allows for smaller incisions. That means less pain and quicker healing for your child.
- Cancer surgery for children: Our surgeons are skilled in treating cancer in children and offer compassionate care tailored to each child's needs.
- Trauma surgery: In the unfortunate event of a serious accident or injury, our pediatric surgeons are ready to provide life-saving care.
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