Surgery

Surgery is the treatment of disease, injury or other disorders by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Surgery involves cutting into the skin or other organs to accomplish any of the following goals:

• further explore the condition for the purpose of diagnosis
• take a biopsy of a suspicious lump
• remove diseased tissue or organs
• remove an obstruction
• reposition structures to their normal position
• redirect channels
• transplant tissue or whole organs or electronic devices
• improve physical appearance

A comprehensive level of care

The General Surgery Program at Boston Children's Hospital evaluates and treats infants, children and young adults afflicted with acquired and congenital conditions that may require an operation.

Using state-of-the-art operative methods — including open procedures, minimally invasive surgery and endoscopic techniques — we strive to improve the quality of life for each child entrusted to our care.