Tonsillectomies and Adenoidectomies for Ear Infections
Dr. Greene’s Answer: From the 1930′s through the 1960′s, tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies were considered routine surgeries. At that time, the tonsils and adenoids were thought to be useless organs,...
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Advances in Surgical Procedures
The Cleveland Clinic was the scene of a truly amazing feat. When women want permanent birth control, they sometimes have a simple operation called a tubal ligation, where the fragile Fallopian tubes...
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Capillary Hemangioma
A capillary hemangioma is a bright red birthmark that can sometimes be the most noticeable feature of a little baby. Hemangiomas often don’t appear until a baby is a month old, and can continue to...
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21st Century Surgery
The FDA has approved a surgical robot, part of the da Vinci Surgical System, for use in thoracic surgery, general laparoscopic surgery, and for surgical assistance. The robot has 3 arms that can be...
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Anesthesia and the Developing Brain
You’re already worried that your child has to undergo surgery. Now should you also be worried that the anesthesia can damage your child’s brain? That is the concern raised by doctors at the Cincinnati...
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Pediatric Pre-operative Nurse Wish List: 6 things EVERY parent should know...
Most parents never have to meet a pediatric pre-operative nurse. If you do, we’re sure you’d like to know what’s on our pediatric pre-operative nurse wish list for parents. This list will help you will...
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