Surgery is different for kids than it is for adults, and our researchers are constantly searching for the most effective methods and therapies for conditions that require children to undergo surgery.
Our Research
- Chest wall anomalies and deformities
- Colorectal conditions
- Bariatric surgery
- Trauma and burns
- Vascular anomalies
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and ECMO
- Intestinal rehabilitation and adaptation
- Health disparities research
- Hirschsprung’s Disease
- Mucosal immune development
- Minimally invasive surgery
Clinical Trials
If you are interested in participating in a surgery clinical trial, please view our list of current and active trials.
Recent Publications
- “Air Guns: A Contemporary Review of Injuries at Six Pediatric Level I Trauma Centers” Journal of Surgical Research
- “The Management of Pilonidal Disease: A Systematic Review” Journal of Pediatric Surgery
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Untangling Neural Crest Cell Migration in Hirschsprung Disease
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Air Guns Pose Safety Hazard for Children
Retrospective study of air gun injuries treated at trauma centers from 2007 to 2016...
