Common general surgeries performed at Mary Bridge Children’s
Some of the most common surgeries we perform include:
Acute abdominal conditions
- Appendicitis
- Intussusception (when part of the intestine slides into another part of the intestine)
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (inflammation of the intestines)
- Pyloric stenosis (when food is blocked from entering the small intestine)
- Volvulus (twisting of the intestine)
Chest wall deformities
- Pectus carinatum (when the breastbone is pushed outward)
- Pectus excavatum (sunken chest)
Congenital abdominal and thoracic conditions
- Anorectal malformations (when the rectum and anus don’t form properly before birth and interfere with the passing of stool)
- Disorders of sex development
- Esophageal atresia (birth defect of the esophagus)
- Intestinal atresia (birth defect of the intestines that cause bowel obstruction)
- Lung abnormalities (cystic adenomatoid malformation, congenital lobar emphysema, sequestrations)
- Omphalocele, gastroschisis (birth defects of the abdominal wall)
- Tracheoesophageal fistula (abnormal connection between the esophagus and trachea)
Gastroesophageal reflux (chronic acid reflux)
Genitourinary conditions
- Hydrocele (swelling due to fluid around the testicle)
- Undescended testes
Hernias
Lesions of the head, neck and thorax
Solid tumors
- Hepatoblastoma (liver cancer)
- Neuroblastoma and other adrenal tumors
- Ovarian tumors
- Rhabdomyosarcoma (tumors occurring in soft tissue or hollow organs, such as the bladder)
- Wilm’s tumors and other renal (kidney) tumors
Meet our pediatric general surgery experts
When you come to Mary Bridge Children’s for surgery, your child will receive care from a team that is experienced, talented and — above all — dedicated to your child’s health and well-being.