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Scoping procedures: Bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy and laser surgery

Scoping procedures are used to look inside the throat. Learn why your child may have to have a scoping procedure, how to prepare and what to expect.

Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) using image guidance

Learn what endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is and how it is done using image guidance

Pyogenic granuloma

A pyogenic granuloma is a bump that contains blood vessels and can bleed easily. Find how why the condition occurs and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Dermatology laser treatment WITHOUT sedation

This guide will give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels and answer some common questions about the treatment.

Dermatology laser treatment WITH sedation

This guide will help give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels. Also find answers to some common questions about the treatment and sedation.

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.

Endovascular laser treatment (EVLT): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after endovascular laser treatment.

Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

Bone ablation using image guidance

Learn what bone ablation is and how it is done using image guidance.

Scoliosis surgery in boys

Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

Corneal transplant surgery in children

A corneal transplant replaces a cloudy or damaged part of the cornea with a clear cornea from a donor. Read about corneal transplants and follow-up care.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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

Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

Potential complications of heart surgery

The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

During scoliosis surgery

Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

Sclerotherapy using image guidance

Learn about sclerotherapy and how it is used to treat vascular malformations. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

Living donor kidney transplant: Planned tests before surgery

Invasive electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring by stereo-EEG (SEEG) before epilepsy surgery

Find out how invasive monitoring uses electrodes directly inside your child's brain to pinpoint where seizures start. .

What happens during liver transplant surgery

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.