The Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery team provides expert surgical
care for emergency room, inpatient and outpatient patients including newborns,
infants, children, adolescents, and young adults for a broad range of
congenital and acquitted conditions. The team treats the most common childhood
conditions such as appendicitis and hernias and the most complex conditions
such as necrotizing enterocolitis. The team specializes in minimally invasive
techniques including single incision laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. Our
providers offer in person visits at Children’s Hospital’s
main campus in New Orleans, in New Orleans, Covington, and Metairie.
Conditions commonly treated include, but are not limited to, the following:
Abdominal wall defects including omphalocele and gastroschisis
Anorectal malformations
Appendicitis
Biliary atresia
Burns
Cholelithiasis (gallstones) and cholecystitis
Colon and rectal anomalies
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Esophageal atresia
Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD)
Hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, epigastric, paraesophageal hernia
Children’s Hospital New Orleans is recognized by the American College
of Surgeons as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, making it the only
verified Pediatric Trauma Center serving Greater New Orleans, and one
of only three in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. The Pediatric Surgery
Team provides 24-hour immediate care for all trauma patients.
Specialized care for perinatal patients
Our pediatric surgery team works closely with obstetricians and maternal
fetal medicine providers to ensure that newborns and infants receive the
care that is needed after birth. The team is available to meet with the
expectant parents prenatally to discuss what to expect after the child
is born. In addition, the team plays an active role in the monthly prenatal
conference with the maternal fetal medicine and neonatology teams so that
they are best prepared to treat the patient at the time of delivery. The
pediatric surgery team provides valuable expertise and collaboration while
creating a treatment plan that will best address the child’s congenital
anomalies. The prenatal pediatric surgical consultation with the maternal
fetal medicine providers and the expectant parents can have a significant
impact on the perinatal management of the child.
Multidisciplinary Clinics
The Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery providers participate in
several multidisciplinary clinics and programs offered to our patients.
The team provides pediatric surgery expertise and collaborates with their
colleagues to offer exceptional care and innovative procedures for their patients.
Some of the multidisciplinary clinics/programs include, but are not limited
to, the following:
Burn Care
Colorectal Clinic
Intestinal Rehabilitation
Transplant Surgery
Request a second opinion
It can be very stressful when a child needs a surgical procedure and the
Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery team is here to help. Our
team offers second opinions with in-person or virtual consultation. If
you are interested in seeking a second opinion, please contact the Pediatric
Surgery department to schedule the appointment. The team wants to help
identify the best individualized treatment plan for the patient and to
allow the parents and caregivers to make the most informed decision.
