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Family-Focused Pediatric Surgery

Surgery doesn’t have to be scary. Our specialists care for children and their families before, during and after surgery to provide a high-quality, comforting experience. We help manage the emotional stress and medical needs of children and their families.

We know when we’re treating a child we’re caring for the whole family. Expect family-centered care that emphasizes your child’s well-being. Our focus is on giving your family the best surgical experience possible.

Learn how to prepare your child for surgery.

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General Pediatric and Trauma Surgical Team

You can choose Sanford Children’s for pediatric operations from appendectomies to tonsillectomies. We provide both scheduled and emergency surgeries across a variety of medical specialties. Our patients range in age from infants to young adults.

We treat a variety of conditions, including:

Sanford Children’s is proud to staff the only pediatric trauma surgery specialists in the region. If your child needs emergency surgery, our physicians can help. These specialists are trained to care for a variety of problems that require immediate procedures.

Our surgeons are ready to care for your child day or night. We also have trauma flight teams available around the clock to transport patients to our care. They will bring your child to our facilities with state-of-the-art operating rooms, expert pediatric surgeons and pediatric anesthesiologists available on-site.

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Specialty Surgery for Children

The surgeons at Sanford Children’s work with specialists from around the organization to cater to your child’s unique medical needs. Surgeons can collaborate with pediatric doctors in over 70 specialties and services.

Our surgical team includes these specialists and more:

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We have surgeons available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

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Preparing Your Child for Surgery

We want to help you and your child prepare for your stay with us. Having familiar things with them like a favorite stuffed animal and blanket can help. Learn more about what you can expect when your child needs surgery, and how to help them prepare.

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Child Life Specialists are Here for You

Sanford Children's Child Life Specialists are here to help your child and family cope with the emotional, developmental and social changes brought about by illness, injury or hospitalization.

Your child can lean on our dedicated specialists to ease their fears and help them cope through age-specific play, preparation and therapeutic activities. Parents and siblings also can rely on us for emotional and educational support. Through a variety of programs, activities and support groups, we make sure your child is empowered and supported at our children's hospitals.

Contact your Sanford Children's clinic or hospital for more information.

Your Child's Primary Care Physician in the Hospital

Sanford Children's pediatric hospitalists are physicians who only provide care in a hospital setting. They treat children who are admitted to the emergency room, or referred for hospitalization by their primary care doctor or a specialist.

Hospitalists provide primary hospital care and coordinate referrals to specialists during your child's hospital stay. Our team of pediatric hospitalists are on duty 24/7 and available within a moment's notice during your child's hospitalization.

Specialists in Keeping Your Child Comfortable

Sanford Children's anesthesiology provides pain relief and comfort to children during medical procedures, treatments or surgery. We use a variety of safe, modern medications and the latest monitoring equipment.

Our pediatric anesthesiologists are specially trained to care for children and are available 24/7 in our hospitals and on-call. Learn about the types of anesthesia your child could receive.

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See Inside Sanford Before You Go

Prepare your child and yourself for surgery by getting a preview. Come on a tour and see what you can expect at your Sanford Pediatric Surgery location:

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