Pediatric General Surgery

at Arkansas Children's

From our pediatric-trained staff, operating rooms, equipment and anesthesia guidelines, the general surgery team at Arkansas Children's is equipped to treat newborns to young adults with safety and precision.

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Everything We Do Is Tailored To The Needs Of Children

From our pediatric-trained staff, operating rooms, equipment and anesthesia guidelines, the general surgery team at Arkansas Children's is equipped to treat newborns to young adults with safety and precision. Each year, we see more than 3,000 children in our clinic who have surgical and non-surgical needs. Our fellowship-trained pediatric surgeons are specially trained in minimally invasive procedures and understand that kids heal differently than adults. And our surgery center in Little Rock is verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons, meaning you’ll get the best care for your child.

Sometimes children experience post-traumatic stress after an event that leads to surgery. For example, if a four-wheeler accident results in surgery, your child may have anxiety triggered by four-wheelers. We offer a Trauma Clinic for mental health follow-ups.

New Outpatient Operating Rooms - Champions Pavilion

Champions Pavilion includes eight surgical suites (expandable to 12) and 26 exam rooms, with quick access to Arkansas Children’s Hospital via a skybridge. 


Parents or caregivers can be with their child as they go under anesthesia in a private induction room, and as they wake up from anesthesia in the post-anesthesia care unit. During an outpatient surgical procedure, families wait in a private consultation room rather than the main waiting area, providing more privacy and comfort.

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Common Conditions/Procedures we Treat/Offer:

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. Surgeons remove the appendix when it gets blocked and becomes infected. This is called appendicitis.
Biliary atresia is when a newborn has blocked bile ducts in the liver. If a baby’s jaundice doesn’t improve by 2 weeks of age, doctors might suspect the condition.

A percutaneous biopsy is a procedure to remove a small tissue sample. The procedure is an image-guided procedure that an interventional radiologist performs.

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Cysts can happen in different parts of the body. They can get infected and then hurt or swell.
Common gallbladder issues include gallstones or other conditions such as biliary dyskinesia. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice.

Treatment for pediatric GERD depends on age, symptoms, and severity. Our experts will help determine the best approach for your child.

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Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord.

There are many different types of gastrostomy tubes. Your child’s doctor will choose the one that’s best for your child based on their specific needs.

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The pediatric experts at at Arkansas Children's frequently diagnose and treat hidradenitis suppurativa.  Learn More
A groin hernia happens when organs or abdominal tissue push through a hole in your child's abdominal wall where the thigh meets the trunk. Learn More

Pectus carinatum is a chest deformity that causes portions of the ribs and breastbone to push forward.

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Pectus excavatum or sunken chest is one of the most common chest wall disorders in children.  Learn More
Pilonidal disease is a condition that affects the skin and tissue of the crease between the buttocks and is treated by our pediatric surgery team.  Learn More
An umbilical hernia happens when a part of a child’s abdominal wall does not close at birth and appears as a bulge that is seen near your child's navel (belly button).  Learn More
How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it. A team of doctors and specially trained wound care nurses work together to monitor and treat serious wounds. Good home care is also an important part of healing.

Meet the Team

Expert care is provided in Little Rock and Springdale by a skilled team of pediatric surgeons. In addition to the pediatric surgeon, the care team consists of a number of dedicated professionals that will help care for your child. Each member of the team has special training in pediatrics--whether they’re the surgeon, radiologist, nurse or anesthesiologist. 

Locations

Ready to take the next step?

Call our appointment center at 501-364-4000. We can help connect you with one of our providers Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST). Please make sure you have a referral from your child's doctor.