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Our world-reknowned group of pediatric surgeons are experts in the treatment of children with cancer. Working in close collaboration with the pediatric oncologists, our pediatric surgeons provide surgical care to our patients. This includes resection of large tumors and placement of special central venous intravenous catheters for long-term treatment. Many of our patients come from distant parts of the country for our expertise in pediatric oncology surgery. Below are some of the conditions for which we provide clinical care.
Neuroblastoma
Working
closely with Dr. Kate Matthay, chief of pediatric oncology and the
world's foremost leader in neuroblastomas, Our group does surgery
for children with neuroblastoma. Neuroblastomas are malignant
tumors that most often occur in the abdomen from the adrenal gland
just above the kidney. Less frequently they are found lower in the
abdomen, pelvis, chest or neck. Surgery for these tumors can be
quite complex, and our group has one of the largest experiences for
operating on large neuroblastomas.
Video: Operation for Neuroblastoma
Wilms tumor
Wilms
tumors are cancers of the kidney that only happens in children. All
children with Wilms tumors need a multidisciplinary approach for
treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, and sometimes
radiation. Our group of surgeons is expert in the surgical
treatment of Wilms tumor. The surgical treatment for most Wilms
tumors is removal of the tumor which includes removal of the
affected kidney.
Related Video
- Risks and Complications of Wilms Tumor
- Long-term Outcomes for Wilms Tumor
- Operations for Wilms Tumor
Hepatoblastoma
Hepatoblastomas are the most common type of
pediatric liver cancer. Hepatoblastoma surgery usually requires
removal of half of the liver, a complex operation. Working close
with the pediatric oncology team, we coordinate the care of the
patients with hepatoblastoma as most of these patients require both
surgery and chemotherapy.
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Other Conditions
Our group also provides expert care of children with ewings sarcoma, pulmonary metastases, rhabdomyosarcoma, saccrococcygeal teratoma, ovarian tumors, testicular tumors, mediastinal tumors, melanomas, as well as many other malignant and benign tumors.
Long Term Intravenous Catheters
One of the greatest needs that children with a diagnosis of cancer needs is special intravenous catheters called port-a-caths or broviacs. These special intravenous catheters are placed usually in a large vein in the chest or neck and go just next to the heart. They can be used for months or years for the children who need medications or blood draws for extended lengths. Our group of surgeons is expert in the placement of these central venous catheters using the most modern techniques including real-time sonographic guidance to minimize complications.
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