The scope of pediatric surgery is broad, encompassing the careof patients from before birth through the adolescent years andaddressing a wide range of conditions, including congenitalmalformations, cancer, trauma, and disorders requiring transplantation.The roots of pediatric surgery can be traced to the early 20thcentury, with the pioneering efforts of Dr. William E. Laddat Children's Hospital in Boston. Since that time, several generationsof surgeons have dedicated their careers to the care of children,and pediatric surgery has become a well-established specialty.1
The specialty matured with the development of postgraduate trainingprograms, the creation of the . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Neonatal Surgery
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Esophageal Atresia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Imperforate Anus
Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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From the Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine both in Philadelphia.
Address reprint requests to Dr. Adzick at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.
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