Surgery | Children's Hospital

Pediatric Surgery

Surgery can be scary at any age. At ��ؿ�Children's Hospital, your child will be cared for by a team that specializes in pediatric surgery.

As the only 24/7 pediatric surgery center in New Mexico, we treat the most complex childhood surgery needs. Your child's surgery team is specially trained to care for preemies through young adults. Our surgeons work as a team to make sure every child gets the best and most effective options.

Family-centered Care

In our family-centered care, we partner with your family to support your child. The care team includes compassionate nurses and Child Life specialists who are experts in meeting the emotional and cultural needs of our youngest patients and their families.

Help your child prepare for surgery. Download your pre-surgery guide in English or Spanish. Watch this video with your child prepare for surgery at ��ؿ�Children's Hospital:

State-of-the-art Surgery Services

Our specialized equipment is designed to treat children of all ages and sizes. Your child will be treated in state-of-the-art pediatric operating rooms where we provide routine, complex and minimally invasive surgery options.

We treat children with surgery for:

Brain diseases or trauma
Health emergencies, such as appendicitis
Chronic childhood issues, such as tonsillitis
Digestive diseases
Skin and neck concerns
Cancer
Birth defects
Heart and vascular conditions
Traumatic injury

Sedation & Anesthesia

Depending on the specific procedure your child receives, he or she likely will receive either conscious sedation or general anesthesia before treatment.

Conscious Sedation

Before an outpatient procedure, conscious sedation works to relax the child without inducing sleep. An anesthetic is used to prevent pain. Your child will receive sedation from a team of professionals experienced in easing anxiety and keeping young patients as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure.

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia makes patients sleep during surgery. At ��ؿ�Children's Hospital, your child will be treated by some of New Mexico's only board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists. These experts monitor your child's vital signs during and after surgery to help ensure he or she stays safe.