Children react differently to surgery than grown-ups do – not just emotionally but physically. For instance, a child’s body responds differently to anesthesia and IV fluids. Similarly, pediatric diseases are different than adult diseases as well and require special treatment in the operating room.
From making a diagnosis to performing surgery through delivering post-op care, the pediatric surgery team at Ochsner Hospital for Children has the advanced training, breadth of experience, deep understanding and state-of-the-art tools required to address the unique needs of children and their families here in the Gulf South.