Many children face surgery every year. Some operations are elective procedures, others are required procedures and, in some cases, surgery is an emergency response to an urgent medical condition. Being in the hospital can be upsetting for your child, as well as for the whole family. Recognizing the common fears that your child has at each stage of growth and development can help you in preparing him/her for the experience ahead. The links on this site can provide you with detailed information about preparing your child for surgery at CHOC Children's as well as information about surgical programs and services offered at CHOC.
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Pediatric Surgical Associates
Six Orange County pediatric surgeons
have formed Pediatric Surgical Associates,
the only pediatric general surgery group
in the county. With more than 100 years
of combined experience, this group has
one of the highest patient volumes in the
country. Each surgeon performs more
than 550 cases annually at CHOC.
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Robotic Surgery Program
CHOC’s pediatric robotic surgery program is the second largest in the United States among freestanding children’s hospitals.
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Craniofacial Program
Since the late 1960s, CHOC's Craniofacial Program has been caring for children with cleft lip and/or palate, craniostenosis, and other genetic and congenital syndromes.
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