Areas of Interest

The Section of Pediatric Surgery continues to conduct diverse, broad ranging basic science research programs in areas relevant to gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and tumor pathophysiology in infants and children. The section continues to be nationally recognized for its clinical research with particular interest in:

Biliary atresia
Cloacal exstrophy
ECMO
Inflammatory bowel disease
Liquid ventilation
Lung surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Pancreatitis
Prenatal management and fetal intervention of congenital disorders
Short Bowel Syndrome
Trauma of children
Vaginal reconstruction.