Pediatric surgery

Pediatric Surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric surgery arose in the middle of the 20th century as the surgical care of Pediatrics advanced.

History

The first pediatric surgery department was established in the 1940s at the Boston Children's Hospital. The specialty has grown since then, with advancements in technology and techniques allowing for more complex procedures to be performed.

Types of Pediatric Surgery

There are several types of pediatric surgery, including:

• Neonatal Surgery: This involves the surgical care of newborn infants, particularly ill or premature infants.
• Pediatric Oncology: This involves the surgical treatment of cancers in children.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery: This involves the treatment of bone, joint, or muscle conditions in children.
• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: This involves the surgical treatment of heart conditions in children.

Training and Certification

Pediatric surgeons are medical doctors who have had:

• At least 4 years of medical school
• Five years of general surgery
• At least 2 years of residency in pediatric surgery

In the United States, pediatric surgeons are certified by the American Board of Surgery.

See Also

• Pediatrics
• Surgery
• Neonatal Surgery
• Pediatric Oncology
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery