General Surgery - El Paso Children's Hospital
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General Surgery - El Paso Children's Hospital
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General Surgery
Surgery can be overwhelming for both the child & their parents. At EPCH, our pediatric surgeons, nurses, & advanced surgical team are dedicated to providing compassionate care and provide guidance to families through the entire surgical process. Our pediatric surgeons treat & provide expert surgical care to infants, children, & adolescents throughout our region. With deep commitment to our patient’s health & comfort, EPCH brings specialized training & experience to every procedure.
As the name suggests, the Pediatric General Surgery Department at El Paso Children’s Hospital handles many and happy surgical procedures needed to keep kids healthy. From appendectomies to complex repairs after serious traumatic injuries or neonatal surgeries.
Serving families across El Paso & the surrounding communities, our pediatric surgeons understand the unique needs of the patients & families. Our surgical team works closely with pediatricians, other specialties, & families to ensure seamless yet personalized care every step of the way.
Appendectomy is a very common surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small organ attached to the large intestine. When the appendix becomes inflamed and/or infected. Removal is needed in a timely manner to avoid major complication.
This is a procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that sometimes happens in even infants in which stomach acid can flow back up into the esophagus, causing a painful burning sensation in the upper abdomen. In some cases, infants whose crying and restlessness are diagnosed as colic may actually be suffering from GERD.
Pyloromyotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat pyloric stenosis, a condition in which the muscular valve that allows food to move out of the stomach (the pylorus), becomes abnormally thickened and narrowed. That can prevent food from leaving the stomach. During a pyloromyotomy, a surgeon makes a small incision that allows the lining of the pylorus to bulge through the incision. That allows a channel to open from the stomach to the small intestine.
Hernia Repair
Hernias are abnormal openings in the muscles that allow underlying tissue or organs to bulge through, often resulting in a "lump" that's visible through the skin. Inguinal hernias (in the groin) and umbilical hernias (in the belly button) are both common types of hernia in children. Hernias are generally not an issue but eventually requiere surgery to prevent complications in the future.
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small organ that stores a digestive fluid called bile. This surgery is most commonly performed when a child has a gallstones (cholelithiasis) or gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis).
Splenectomy
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that filters the blood and helps fight infection. Common reasons for a splenectomy include blood disorders, injury/trauma or enlargement of the spleen.
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At El Paso Children’s Hospital, our team of Border certified pediatric surgeons, support staff and imaging specialists are united every day in the pursuit of one goal. To provide the most advanced, compassionate and patient-focused pediatric surgical care in West Texas and southern New Mexico.
Visit us at 5400 Alameda Ave., Suite B
Multispecialty Center
5400 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone
915-242-8402
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sarah Walker, MD
Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon: Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso
William Spurbeck, MD, FACS
FACS Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon: Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso
Appendectomy is a very common surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small organ attached to the large intestine. Appendicitis -- infection and inflammation of the appendix -- is a very common reason for emergency abdominal surgery in children.
This includes a variety of procedures used to address problems with the intestines, including inflammatory bowel disease and bowel obstructions.
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small organ that stores a digestive fluid called bile.
This is a procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that sometimes happens in even infants in which stomach acid can flow back up into the esophagus, causing a painful burning sensation in the upper abdomen. In some cases, infants whose crying and restlessness are diagnosed as colic may actually be suffering from GERD.
Hernias are abnormal openings in the muscles that allow underlying tissue or organs to bulge through, often resulting in a "lump" that's visible through the skin. Inguinal hernias (in the groin) and umbilical hernias (in the belly button) are both common types of hernia in children.
Orchiopexy is a surgical procedure used to treat undescended testicles (also called cryptorchidism), a condition in which one or both of a child's testicles don't descend as they should from the abdomen to the scrotum.
Pyloromyotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat pyloric stenosis, a condition in which the muscular valve that allows food to move out of the stomach (the pylorus), becomes abnormally thickened and narrowed. That can prevent food from leaving the stomach. During a pyloromyotomy, a surgeon makes a small incision that allows the lining of the pylorus to bulge through the incision. That allows a channel to open from the stomach to the small intestine.
Removal of non-cancerous (benign) masses like fatty lipomas or fluid-filled cysts.
In some cases, General Surgery removes moles and other superficial skin issues. Complex or dangerous skin issues are typically addressed by El Paso Children's Hospital's pediatric plastic surgeons or dermatologists.
Used to treat children with a ruptured spleen, certain bleeding disorders or other conditions, splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that filters the blood and helps fight infection.
Trauma surgery refers to surgical procedures used to treat injuries due to issues like falls or vehicle accidents. Procedures can include stitching cuts, repairing broken bones and treating burns, but can also involve surgeries to manage more life-threatening trauma involving the abdomen, chest, head or neck.
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General Surgery
Surgery can be overwhelming for both the child & their parents. At EPCH, our pediatric surgeons, nurses, & advanced surgical team are dedicated to providing compassionate care and provide guidance to families through the entire surgical process. Our pediatric surgeons treat & provide expert surgical care to infants, children, & adolescents throughout our region. With deep commitment to our patient’s health & comfort, EPCH brings specialized training & experience to every procedure.
As the name suggests, the Pediatric General Surgery Department at El Paso Children’s Hospital handles many and happy surgical procedures needed to keep kids healthy. From appendectomies to complex repairs after serious traumatic injuries or neonatal surgeries.
Serving families across El Paso & the surrounding communities, our pediatric surgeons understand the unique needs of the patients & families. Our surgical team works closely with pediatricians, other specialties, & families to ensure seamless yet personalized care every step of the way.
Appendectomy is a very common surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small organ attached to the large intestine. When the appendix becomes inflamed and/or infected. Removal is needed in a timely manner to avoid major complication.
This is a procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that sometimes happens in even infants in which stomach acid can flow back up into the esophagus, causing a painful burning sensation in the upper abdomen. In some cases, infants whose crying and restlessness are diagnosed as colic may actually be suffering from GERD.
Pyloromyotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat pyloric stenosis, a condition in which the muscular valve that allows food to move out of the stomach (the pylorus), becomes abnormally thickened and narrowed. That can prevent food from leaving the stomach. During a pyloromyotomy, a surgeon makes a small incision that allows the lining of the pylorus to bulge through the incision. That allows a channel to open from the stomach to the small intestine.
Hernia Repair
Hernias are abnormal openings in the muscles that allow underlying tissue or organs to bulge through, often resulting in a "lump" that's visible through the skin. Inguinal hernias (in the groin) and umbilical hernias (in the belly button) are both common types of hernia in children. Hernias are generally not an issue but eventually requiere surgery to prevent complications in the future.
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small organ that stores a digestive fluid called bile. This surgery is most commonly performed when a child has a gallstones (cholelithiasis) or gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis).
Splenectomy
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that filters the blood and helps fight infection. Common reasons for a splenectomy include blood disorders, injury/trauma or enlargement of the spleen.
See More
At El Paso Children’s Hospital, our team of Border certified pediatric surgeons, support staff and imaging specialists are united every day in the pursuit of one goal. To provide the most advanced, compassionate and patient-focused pediatric surgical care in West Texas and southern New Mexico.
Visit us at 5400 Alameda Ave., Suite B
Multispecialty Center
5400 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone
915-242-8402
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sarah Walker, MD
Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon: Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso
William Spurbeck, MD, FACS
FACS Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon: Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso
Appendectomy is a very common surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small organ attached to the large intestine. Appendicitis -- infection and inflammation of the appendix -- is a very common reason for emergency abdominal surgery in children.
This includes a variety of procedures used to address problems with the intestines, including inflammatory bowel disease and bowel obstructions.
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small organ that stores a digestive fluid called bile.
This is a procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that sometimes happens in even infants in which stomach acid can flow back up into the esophagus, causing a painful burning sensation in the upper abdomen. In some cases, infants whose crying and restlessness are diagnosed as colic may actually be suffering from GERD.
Hernias are abnormal openings in the muscles that allow underlying tissue or organs to bulge through, often resulting in a "lump" that's visible through the skin. Inguinal hernias (in the groin) and umbilical hernias (in the belly button) are both common types of hernia in children.
Orchiopexy is a surgical procedure used to treat undescended testicles (also called cryptorchidism), a condition in which one or both of a child's testicles don't descend as they should from the abdomen to the scrotum.
Pyloromyotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat pyloric stenosis, a condition in which the muscular valve that allows food to move out of the stomach (the pylorus), becomes abnormally thickened and narrowed. That can prevent food from leaving the stomach. During a pyloromyotomy, a surgeon makes a small incision that allows the lining of the pylorus to bulge through the incision. That allows a channel to open from the stomach to the small intestine.
Removal of non-cancerous (benign) masses like fatty lipomas or fluid-filled cysts.
In some cases, General Surgery removes moles and other superficial skin issues. Complex or dangerous skin issues are typically addressed by El Paso Children's Hospital's pediatric plastic surgeons or dermatologists.
Used to treat children with a ruptured spleen, certain bleeding disorders or other conditions, splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that filters the blood and helps fight infection.
Trauma surgery refers to surgical procedures used to treat injuries due to issues like falls or vehicle accidents. Procedures can include stitching cuts, repairing broken bones and treating burns, but can also involve surgeries to manage more life-threatening trauma involving the abdomen, chest, head or neck.
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