Surgery

Surgery is a branch of medicine that involves treating diseases or injuries by adjusting or removing organs, tissues or bones. Surgery includes both necessary procedures, like cardiac surgery, or elective procedures, such as joint replacement.

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Pediatric surgery in Nashville, Tennessee

Our pediatric surgery team is focused on ensuring your child's procedure and recovery go as smoothly as possible.

The children's surgery program at TriStar Centennial Children's Hospital is designed to specifically meet the unique needs of children. From presurgery hospital tours to our kid-friendly environment, our team will guide your whole family through the process and help your child remain comfortable.

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Pediatric conditions we treat

Our experienced pediatric surgeons can perform surgical procedures to treat a comprehensive range of conditions, including:

Adenoid gland infections
Bone fracture
Cancers
Complex foot, knee and hip deformities
Congenital abnormalities of the neck, chest and abdomen
Cryptorchidism (undescended testicle)
Gastrointestinal conditions

Hypospadias and epispadias (urethral opening abnormalities)
Kidney stones
Nasolacrimal duct conditions
Retinopathy (retinal disease)
Scoliosis
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
Tonsillitis (tonsil infection)

Our pediatric surgical care

From thoracic surgery to bone fracture repairs, our expert pediatric surgery team is focused on ensuring your child's procedure is safe and effective.

General pediatric surgery

You can trust our pediatric surgeons to provide advanced general surgery, including procedures using minimally invasive technology. General surgeries we offer include:

Cancer-related surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery
Nuss procedure for chest wall deformities
Surgery for congenital abnormalities of the neck, chest and abdomen
Thoracic surgery

Pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery

ENT conditions, such as earaches, are common in children. However, when your child's ENT condition gets worse, surgery may be the best option to treat it. Some procedures we offer include:

Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
Myringotomy (ear tubes)

Pediatric ophthalmology surgery

Eye conditions and injuries require an expert level of precision. We use leading-edge technology to perform the following:

Nasolacrimal duct surgery
Retinal surgery
Retinopathy of prematurity laser surgery
Strabismus surgery

Pediatric orthopedic surgery

When more conservative treatments are not effective at treating your child's orthopedic condition, they may be a candidate for one of the following procedures:

Bone fracture repair
Scoliosis surgery
Surgery for complex foot, knee and hip deformities

Pediatric urologic surgery

Urologic conditions can impact many areas of your child's life. Treating them requires specific training, and we are equipped to provide surgery options, including:

Orchiopexy for undescended testicle
Kidney stone removal
Hypospadias/epispadias repair for abnormality in the urethra opening

Post-surgery care

Our pediatric unit provides care for infants and children up to 18 years old. Located on the third floor of TriStar Centennial Children's Hospital, they offer 24/7 medical care by board-certified pediatric hospitalists, as well as nurses and other caregivers who are specifically trained to meet the unique needs of children.

The pediatric unit features:

Internet access
Kid-friendly games
Designated play and family waiting areas
Private rooms designed to promote an environment of healing
Sleeper sofas in every room for parents to comfortably stay with their child

In addition, the highly trained medical team in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) provides specialized care and 24/7 monitoring for children needing extra attention after a complex surgery.