Question 1

now that was at a pediatric surgery center so is that why?

Accepted Answer

Website: Multiple sites to help prepare a child for surgery.  Usually the surgery center will have a website. Other resources include the patient and family portal at the american pediatric surgical association website and the surgical section of the american academy of pediatrics.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: pediatric surgery?

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Surgery of children: Pediatric surgery is a specialty that deals with the unique surgical needs and diagnoses of children from birth to age 18. Some surgeries are the same as adults although the method may vary significantly and some procedures are unique to children such as reconstructive procedures of the chest, lungs, GI tract. Childhood cancers are included. Ped surgeons have special training and are board certifi.

Question 3

do they do anything different in or before pediatric surgery?

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Yes!: Pediatric surgery is a specialty. The surgeon has special training, and the nurses will set up different instruments depending on the type of surgery that is needed. For very small babies and very sick children, special expertise is needed. The anesthesiologist will be familiar with the drug doses and small breathing tubes that may be required. The operating room will be kept warmer than normal.

Question 4

where is a pediatric surgery center near chicago?

Accepted Answer

2 great options: In chicago, you have 2 great options, children's memorial hospital (affiliated with northwestern university) and the university of chicago children's hospital.  Children's memorial hospital has a brand new state of the art hospital downtown and has a great reputation.  
Below are the web addresses:
http://www.Childrensmemorial.Org/
university of chicago children's hospital.

Question 5

who was the first black female doctor to perform a pediatric heart surgery?

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Probably: A very nice lady, 
rosalyn p. Scott md 
many early cardiologists were female and now a lot of cardiothoracic surgeons are women.

It is about training and skill, not other features.

Question 6

what is the cost of pediatric interventional cardiology surgery like for asd?

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Depends: Usually if insured would be a co pay, if no insurance may be at least 20k. Depends on doctor and hospital. Cost transparency is now becoming more common. Check out medibid.Com and healthcare solutions.Com.

Question 7

pediatric epilepsy , 2.5 yr male lgs diagnosis , what's the optimal age to do the vns surgery ? no improvements w/ several meds and combinations of meds.

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VNS: There are a few treatments that are good options for lgs.  These include onfi, the ketogenic diet and the vns.  In my opinion the vns is a good option to hopefully decrease the number and severity of seizures... But it probably won't make the seizures go away completely.  There is no specific 'optimal age', however you may not be able to find a neurosurgeon to place one at 2 yrs. Give it a try.

Question 8

in your opinion, which specialty has the smartest docs? the nicest? the least nice? my vote: smartest = pathology; nicest = pediatrics; least nice = it's a tie: endocrinology and vascular surgery.

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping: Stereotyping doctors is of no more use than stereotyping any other group of people. It is more important for you and your doctor to have a good rapport.

Question 9

4 month old diagnosed with (1) left testicle atrophy (2) right testicle hydrocele with normal blood flow during ultrasound examination and report from radiologist and pediatrics. can surgery be performed for left testicle atrophy for 4 month old?

Accepted Answer

Yes &amp; no.: You must have the child seen by a pediatric urologist. Only that kind of specialist can be of help.I would waste no time in getting an appointment. Get copies of the imaging studies that were done to take with you.

Question 10

what kind of surgeries can a pediatric cardiologist perform?

Accepted Answer

Peds cardio: Pediatric cardiovascular surgeons perform pediatric cardiovascular surgeries. Pediatric Cardiologists usually do not perform surgery. Some may perform catheter based interventions.

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What is the cost of pediatric interventional cardiology surgery like for asd?

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Pediatric epilepsy , 2.5 yr male lgs diagnosis , what's the optimal age to do the vns surgery ? no improvements w/ several meds and combinations of meds.

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In your opinion, which specialty has the smartest docs? the nicest? the least nice? my vote: smartest = pathology; nicest = pediatrics; least nice = it's a tie: endocrinology and vascular surgery.

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4 month old diagnosed with (1) left testicle atrophy (2) right testicle hydrocele with normal blood flow during ultrasound examination and report from radiologist and pediatrics. can surgery be performed for left testicle atrophy for 4 month old?

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