How many surgeries to fix cleft palate in child?

Depends: That is a very difficult question and it depends on how much of the palate is affected. If it is a simple cleft, it can be repaired in one surgery. If it involves a lot of the roof of the mouth it might need to be done in stages.

Usually one.: Most cleft palates are fixed in one operation in the us. In some scandanavian countries, they repair the palate in two stages. The cleft in the gum line (alveolus) is repaired later, usually 6-8 yrs old.