A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Surgery
At CHRISTUS Children's General Surgery Clinic, your child receives specialized care from a team of pediatric experts dedicated to ensuring comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and teens.
From minimally invasive to complex procedures, our specialists prioritize your child's needs for the best possible outcome.
Our team brings together the top providers in pediatric surgery to provide compassionate, expert care, from consultation to surgery and recovery. With a focus on your child's overall well-being, our surgeons collaborate to deliver the best possible outcome, tailoring treatment plans to each child's unique needs.
Hours & Locations
Children's - General Surgery Clinic
Pediatric General Surgery Programs and Services
Prepare Your Child for Surgery
To ensure that you and your child are prepared, watch the videos above for in-depth information to prepare for your child's surgery. In addition, here are a few things that are helpful to know.
- Please follow our physician’s instructions regarding eating and drinking prior to surgery.
- Bring a photo ID and your child’s health insurance card to the hospital.
- Bring an accurate list of any medications your child is currently taking.
- If your child takes any medications routinely at home, please ask your physician for special instructions for your child’s day of surgery.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany your child to the hospital and remain with them throughout their hospital stay.
- If your child develops a rash, fever, cough, diarrhea, or any illness prior to surgery, please notify your physician immediately.
Child Life Service
Child Life Specialists are available to help your child understand the Hospital environment and ease any fears. In order to help provide comfort to your child, we encourage you to bring a favorite item (blanket, pillow, stuffed animal) from home to accompany them on their day of surgery.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol
In our Pediatric General Surgery Program at CHRISTUS Children's, we want your child's recovery to be as smooth and comfortable as possible. To promote an easier, faster recovery, we use a special approach called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery or ERAS.
Through this method, we focus on reducing pain and helping your child get back to their normal routine sooner. This means less time in the hospital and more time recovering at home with you. We do this by using special techniques before, during, and after surgery that are proven to make recovery quicker and less painful.
Our team is here to support your child every step of the way. We'll make sure they have the best care possible, so they can feel better and get back to doing the things they love sooner. With ERAS, your child's comfort and well-being are our top priorities, because we believe every child deserves a smooth and speedy recovery.
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
We use advanced technology to perform surgeries with smaller incisions, leading to less pain, quicker recovery times, and reduced hospital stays for your child.
The CHRISTUS Children's team is skilled in a range of minimally invasive techniques, ensuring that each procedure is tailored to meet the specific needs of our young patients.
By prioritizing safety and innovation, we strive to offer the best possible outcomes while minimizing the impact of surgery on your child's life.
Robotic Surgery
CHRISTUS Children's uses robotic technology to help our surgeons enhance their capabilities to perform complex procedures with increased accuracy, flexibility, and control.
This advanced approach allows for even more precise and less invasive surgeries, improving recovery times and outcomes.
Dedicated to pioneering care, our team is committed to utilizing these cutting-edge techniques to offer superior care and support to our patients and their families.