Pediatric Surgery

Some conditions that may require surgery to correct are detectable as early as the thirteenth week of pregnancy. Examples of these include abdominal wall defects, such as gastroschisis and omphalocele, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, lung malformations, and some tumors. If such a condition is detected, often the obstetrician who has identified the problem will refer parents for counseling to a pediatric surgeon. Discussion with a pediatric surgeon can help a family understand the many complex issues that can surround a child born with a surgical problem.

Prenatal discussions also allow parents and doctors to make individualized and careful plans for the treatment of each newborn. They also provide parents with the opportunity for a calm introduction to Babies Hospital, which can help to ease the stress associated with the birth of their baby. Antenatal counseling is one of the most important opportunities we have to educate and prepare families.

Disclaimer: All material included in this site is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. Parents and patients should review the information carefully with their pediatrician, family physician, or other professional health care provider. The information is not intended, and should not be used, to replace medical advice offered by physicians. Columbia-Presbyterian and Weill-Cornell Medical Centers, the Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian, and the Division of Pediatric Surgery will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.

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