When surgery is needed, our experienced care team at Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Pediatric Surgery Hoffman Estates is ready to deliver the care your child needs. We provide surgical care for children of all ages - from birth through adolescence. Choosing the right place to have your child's surgery is an important decision. Our care team is ready to provide the surgical care they need - from answering your questions before surgery, to using advanced surgical techniques and creating a personalized recovery plan.
Minimally-invasive techniques to help your child's recovery
Surgeons at Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Pediatric Surgery have the expertise to perform many types of general surgery and specialty care procedures, including biopsy, endoscopy and selective nerve injections. When possible, your child's surgeon may use minimally-invasive techniques and robotic surgery to treat their condition. When compared to traditional surgery, minimally invasive techniques may lead to smaller incisions, less pain, a lower risk of complications and help shorten recovery.
We have pediatric surgeons and anesthesiologists who specialize in:
- Abdominal surgery, such as hernia repair
- Endocrine surgery, such as thyroid surgery
- Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, such as appendix removal, gallbladder removal and colon surgery
- General surgery
- Urology surgery
What to expect during your child's preoperative evaluation
We coordinate all aspects of your child's surgical care, answer your questions and provide dietary instructions. Your surgery care team does a preoperative evaluation prior to the surgery. It's important for you and your child to understand how to prepare for surgery.
Personalized care that supports recovery after surgery
After surgery, your child's recovery care team will monitor their oxygen rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vital signs that may be affected by anesthesia or pain medication. When your child is ready, a nurse will provide home care instructions to you or the assigned caregiver.
