Surgery

Your child’s care team takes the time to explain the procedure to you and your child in a way you both will understand. We also explain what to expect before surgery and how to care for your child while they are recovering after surgery. Certified child life specialists are also part of your child’s care team to help manage fears, stress and other challenges while your child is receiving care.

Your child is cared for by a team of surgeons with a wide range of knowledge and experience. And your child will benefit from the care of many different specialists, working together. If your child’s condition is related to another health concern, your child’s care team collaborates with other pediatric specialists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital to deliver comprehensive care that’s right for your child.

We work closely with intensive care specialists in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis – delivering advanced surgical care for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. We also collaborate with pediatric specialists in otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), gastroenterology (GI), radiology, and many other pediatric specialists.

Experienced pediatric surgeons at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital have the expertise to provide neonatal surgery for newborns, such as diaphragm hernia repair, gastroschisis (intestines to extend outside of the belly) and intestinal atresia. We work closely with you and your maternal-fetal medicine specialist before your baby’s birth. We help you better understand your baby’s condition and prepare for your baby’s surgery.