The Pediatric Surgery Department provides highly specialized and safe surgical care, tailored to the needs of children and their families. Our team of pediatric surgeons, with top-level training and extensive experience, works in close coordination with other pediatric services to ensure an integrated, child-centered approach.
Full 24/7 surgical coverage, from scheduled procedures to complex emergencies
Team members with complementary expertise, enabling the management of a wide spectrum of pediatric conditions with maximum effectiveness
State-of-the-art laparoscopic and thoracoscopic pediatric surgery
Robotic surgery for selected cases, providing greater precision and safety
Miniaturized instruments adapted for pediatric patients
Minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and hospital stay
We take care of every aspect of the surgical process with a humanized approach, prioritizing the child’s well-being and ensuring continuous family support. Emotional care is fully integrated with clinical excellence.
Continuous monitoring of quality and safety indicators
Interdisciplinary collaboration with pediatricians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and other specialists
Ongoing training of the team in the latest surgical techniques
Active participation in research and development projects
Strong commitment to teaching, with training for residents and healthcare professionals
Treatments
Correction of major congenital malformations: esophageal atresia, gastroschisis, omphalocele, congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Intestinal surgeries: atresia, malrotation, volvulus, Hirschsprung’s disease
Resection of congenital masses: bronchogenic cysts, intestinal duplications
Temporary and definitive enterostomies
Appendectomy (open and laparoscopic)
Fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux
Surgeries for intestinal obstruction and polyps
Cholecystectomy for gallstones
Surgery for intussusception (open and laparoscopic)
Resection of benign abdominal or hepatic masses
Orchiopexy for undescended testis
Correction of hypospadias and epispadias
Ureteral reimplantation for vesicoureteral reflux
Pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Medical circumcision and penile reconstruction
Ureterostomies, nephrostomies, and management of renal malformations
Resection of congenital lung malformations
Diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopy
Surgery for empyema and pleural cavity drainage
Resection of pediatric solid tumors
Surgical biopsies and diagnostic resections
Placement of subcutaneous ports and central catheters
Post-oncological reconstructive surgeries
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy
Antireflux fundoplication
Bilateral inguinal hernia repair
Thoracoscopy for mass resection or drainage
Acute abdomen: appendicitis, intussusception, volvulus
Testicular and ovarian torsion
Incarcerated or strangulated hernias
Severe skin and soft tissue infections
Polytrauma with thoracoabdominal involvement
Inguinal and umbilical hernias
Hydrocele, varicocele, retractile testis
Cysts, lipomas, umbilical granulomas
Lingual frenotomy
Medical circumcision
Correction of cleft lip and palate
Otoplasty (prominent ears, microtia)
Resection of congenital nevi and hemangiomas
Multidisciplinary pre-surgical evaluation
Family support, guidance, and emotional care
Postoperative follow-up coordinated with pediatricians and other specialists
Participation in oncology, neonatal, and clinical ethics committees
Syndactyly, polydactyly, and other hand/foot malformations
Skin grafts and flaps for burns or extensive lesions
Surgery for retractile scars and keloids
Soft tissue reconstruction after trauma or infections
Resection of benign and malignant skin tumors
Correction of congenital chest or abdominal defects with aesthetic-functional focus
Pediatric facial surgery (nasal, eyelid, and soft tissue reconstruction)