A pediatric laparoscopic suite that allows surgeons to operate through 鈥減eep holes鈥� rather than larger incisions.
Children鈥檚 Hospital of Georgia is one of only two centers in Georgia specializing
in these minimally invasive procedures that result in less pain, smaller scars and
shorter hospital stays;
A team of specializing in general and thoracic surgery;
Board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists;
who use dolls and imaginative play to help children understand and cope with care;
Inpatient care in the area鈥檚 only Level III-D (the highest level) if needed;
Inpatient care in the area鈥檚 only if needed;
Nine pediatric operating/procedure rooms designed and equipped especially for children;
Operating room BUDS (Better Understanding During Surgery), specially trained volunteers
who support families with children undergoing surgery;
Pediatric radiology and a specialized X-ray department for children;
Pediatric trauma service for children ages 0-12 years;
Perioperative services to deliver compassionate care before and after surgery. Dedicated
nurse managers will explain each step of your child鈥檚 surgery and recovery;
Satellite clinics and telemedicine to make pediatric surgical expertise available
in outlying areas;
The region鈥檚 only system to keep the hearts and lungs of critically ill children working during healing.
