Pediatric Surgery Research

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

• "The effects of early anesthesia on neurodevelopment: A systematic review" Journal of Pediatric Surgery
• "Management of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated With Extracorporeal Life Support: Interim Guidelines Consensus Statement From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization" ASAIO Journal
• "Reducing Underdiagnosis of Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis: A Novel Scoring System" The Journal of Surgical Research
• “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