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Surgical valvotomy

Surgical valvotomy is a procedure to enlarge narrowed heart valves.

Aortic stenosis

Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.

Balloon valvuloplasty

Valve dilation uses heart catheterization to open a narrowed valve in the heart. Read about valve dilation, possible complications and recovery.

Pulmonary stenosis

Learn about pulmonary stenosis. This condition involves the pulmonary valve being unable to open completely. This results in constricted blood flow.

Valve dilation in the heart catheterization lab

Valve dilation uses heart catheterization to open a narrowed valve in the heart. Read about valve dilation, possible complications and recovery.

Scar massage for surgical scars

Scar massage can improve the appearance of surgical scars. Read about scar massage techniques to help manage your child’s surgical scars.

Medical and surgical teams for blood and marrow transplants

Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) medical and surgical teams.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Surgical teams for children with heart conditions

Learn about surgical teams committed specifically to children with heart conditions.

Abdominal and pelvic laparoscopic surgery

Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.

Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

Small (pinky) finger duplication (postaxial polydactyly): Treatment

Treatment of a duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) may involve surgical removal. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Microtia: Surgical ear reconstruction

Microtia is a condition where the outer ear is underdeveloped or absent. Learn about surgical ear reconstruction, where rib cartilage is used to create a new outer ear, as well as alternatives like prosthetic ears.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

Liver transplant: Surgical and post-operative complications

Kidney transplant: Surgical and post-operative complications

Syndactyly in the hands: Treatment

The treatment for hand syndactyly is surgery. The surgical approach for each hand is dependent on the type of syndactyly and which fingers are involved. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

Thumb duplication (preaxial polydactyly): Treatment

Treatment of a duplicated thumb may involve surgery depending on the structure and function of your child’s hand. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

Craniotomy

A craniotomy is a surgery where part of the skull bone is removed temporarily to access the brain. Learn more about what will happen during the operation.

Resective epilepsy surgery

Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.