# Pediatric Surgery * **Definition:** Surgical procedures performed on infants, children, and adolescents. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Pediatric Surgery ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Pediatric Surgery**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/16/2025 | [**How Texas Children's, MD Anderson will use $150M gift to fight cancer**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/how-md-texas-children-s-md-anderson-will-use-150m-gift-to-fight-cancer) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 4/4/2025 | [**Perioperative service leaders to know in 2025**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/perioperative-service-leaders-to-know-in-2025/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/31/2025 | [**Movement to Standardize Non-Opioid Postsurgery Pediatric Pain Management Gains Ground**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/movement-standardize-non-opioid-postsurgery-pediatric-pain-2025a10007mv) | [[Medscape]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Experts unveil innovative fetal medicine data platform to inform interventions and treatments**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-experts-unveil-fetal-medicine-platform.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Phoenix Children's Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phoenix-childrens-ranks-among-top-100-healthiest-workplaces-in-the-us-in-2024-302333923.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Top 5 Most-Viewed Diabetes Content of 2024**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-5-most-viewed-diabetes-content-of-2024) | [[AJMC]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Health care technology trends 2025: AI benefits, wearable use cases and telehealth expansion - AMA**](https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/health-care-technology-trends-2025-ai-benefits-wearable-use-cases-and) | [[AMA]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Inequitable rural health trends are alarming-and unacceptable**](https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/inequitable-rural-health-trends-are-alarming-and-unacceptable) | [[AMA]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Children's Mercy Kansas City Names Dr. Alejandro Quiroga New President and CEO**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211937944/en/Children%E2%80%99s-Mercy-Kansas-City-Names-Dr.-Alejandro-Quiroga-New-President-and-CEO/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Arintra's Fully Automated Medical Coding Solution Now Available in Epic Toolbox**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210164395/en/Arintra%E2%80%99s-Fully-Automated-Medical-Coding-Solution-Now-Available-in-Epic-Toolbox/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Dr. Bimal Desai, Chief Health Informatics Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/dr-bimal-desai-chief-health-informatics-officer-at-children-s-hospital-of-philadelphia-138922603.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**Top digital health funding: Morgan Health backs autism startup**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/top-digital-health-funding-citizen-health-general-catalyst-cortica) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/deep-dive-exploring-one-most-advanced-telemedicine-programs-us) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**The Healthcare Services market is projected to grow by USD 6.26 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by AI and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, shaping market evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-healthcare-services-market-is-projected-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-ai-and-the-rising-prevalence-of-chronic-diseases-shaping-market-evolution---technavio-302284193.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**6 children's hospitals leading in AI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/6-childrens-hospitals-leading-ai.html?target=_blank) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/the-power-of-techquity-how-telehealth-can-help-promote-health-equity/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Look Who's Talking at HLTH - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/look-whos-talking-at-hlth/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Virtual Healthcare October 2024**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/virtual-healthcare-october-2024/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 9/26/2024 | [**Spark Biomedical Launches New Academic Research Fellowship Program Focused on Medical Device Entrepreneurship**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/26/2954057/0/en/Spark-Biomedical-Launches-New-Academic-Research-Fellowship-Program-Focused-on-Medical-Device-Entrepreneurship.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823929) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**What it takes to engage clinical workforces on AI - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/what-it-takes-engage-clinical-workforces-ai) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2823031) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822727) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 8/12/2024 | [**Audio Highlights**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822137) | [[JAMA Network]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Pediatric Surgeons**: Medical professionals specializing in surgical procedures for infants, children, and adolescents. - **World Pediatrics**: An organization focused on improving access to surgical care for children globally, emphasizing the need for investment in pediatric surgery. - **Rady Children's Hospital**: Collaborated with Presbyterian Health Plan to provide advanced surgical training for pediatric surgeons in New Mexico. - **Healthcare Technology Companies**: Organizations that develop technologies to improve surgical outcomes, patient care, and operational efficiency in pediatric surgery. - **Cincinnati Children's Hospital**: Recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the U.S., known for its excellence in pediatric surgery and overall care. - **Kao-Ping Chua**: Lead researcher on a study analyzing pediatric surgical opioid prescribing patterns. - **Steven Stylianos**: System director for pediatric surgery at RWJBarnabas Health and chief of pediatric surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. - **Key Player**: Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Definition: A leading hospital in Northeast China known for its extensive pediatric surgery department and advanced medical facilities. - **Dr. Jon F. McGreevy**: New division chief of pediatric emergency medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital. - **Cincinnati Children's**: Led significant operational improvements in pediatric care, including reduced wait times. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)**: A leading pediatric hospital in the U.S. dedicated to exceptional patient care, training healthcare professionals, and conducting significant pediatric research. - **Phoenix Children's**: One of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., emphasizing employee wellness to enhance patient care. - **Dr. Teresa Quattrin**: A pediatric endocrinologist at the University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine, involved in clinical trials for pediatric patients. - **Children's Mercy Kansas City**: A leading pediatric healthcare provider that has appointed Dr. Alejandro Quiroga as the new president and CEO, focusing on pediatric care and research. - **Phoenix Children's Research Institute**: Collaborates with the University of Arizona to recruit and retain top scientists for impactful advancements in pediatric healthcare. - **Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford**: A leading pediatric center in Northern California, maintaining high-quality care across multiple specialties. - **Asensus Surgical**: A company that launched the Senhance® Surgical System, enhancing surgical precision and recovery for pediatric patients. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Research Institutions and Pediatric Surgery Centers**: Joint efforts to conduct clinical trials and research on innovative surgical methods and technologies. - **Children's Hospitals and Technology Firms**: Collaborations aimed at integrating advanced surgical technologies and techniques into pediatric care. - **Children's Hospitals and Tech Firms**: Collaborations between children's hospitals and technology firms to develop innovative surgical tools and techniques tailored for pediatric patients. - **Presbyterian Health Plan and Rady Children's Hospital**: Collaborated to facilitate advanced surgical training for a pediatric surgeon, ensuring continued care for local children in New Mexico. - **Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care**: Collaborates with clinical teams, patients, and families to enhance pediatric care. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Brazilian National Cancer Institute**: Collaborating to establish a CAR-T cell production center for pediatric immunotherapy. - **Amazon and Children's National Hospital**: Partnering to enhance pediatric healthcare advancements through AI-focused positions. - **Becker's Healthcare and UC San Diego**: Compiling a list of leading children's hospitals pioneering AI usage in healthcare. - **Epic and GeneDx**: Working together to integrate rapid whole genome sequencing into Epic's EHR for improved pediatric care. - **Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Advocare**: An affiliation agreement aimed at enhancing pediatric care and health outcomes in their communities through shared resources and expertise. - **Amazon Web Services with three pediatric health systems**: Funding to enhance AI and cloud computing initiatives aimed at improving children's healthcare. - **Press Ganey and Arkansas Children's Hospital**: Collaboration to enhance patient and family experiences using real-time feedback and AI-powered analytics. - **Fabric Genomics and Intermountain Children's Health**: Analyzing whole genomes to expedite the diagnosis of genetic diseases in pediatric patients. - **AngelEye Health**: Provides family engagement technology for pediatric and neonatal intensive care, enhancing family-centered care. - **Ixcela and Roper St. Francis Healthcare**: Collaborated to launch a virtual clinic focusing on gut health and personalized nutritional therapy for cancer patients. - **Siemens Healthineers and OU Health**: Collaborated to enhance advanced diagnostic technologies in healthcare facilities. - **Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare and TruDoc Healthcare**: Partnered to enhance patient experiences through innovative 'Hospital at Home' services. - **Wolters Kluwer Health AI Labs**: Exploring partnerships to integrate generative AI into healthcare solutions. - **Xealth and Dewey**: A digital health benchmarking tool designed to enhance the performance of digital health solutions, providing actionable insights for healthcare systems. - **Dynex and InCor**: Partnered to enhance the deployment of AI in healthcare, focusing on improving precision medicine and clinical workflows. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine in Pediatric Surgery**: Utilization of telehealth platforms to provide pre-operative consultations and post-operative follow-ups, enhancing access to care. - **Robotic Surgery**: Increasing use of robotic-assisted surgical systems to enhance precision in pediatric surgical procedures. - **World Pediatrics' Three-Pronged Strategy**: A strategy focusing on delivering surgical care, empowering local healthcare capacity, and transforming infrastructure to improve access to pediatric surgery. - **Minimally Invasive Surgery**: Adoption of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to reduce recovery time and improve outcomes for pediatric patients. - **Telemedicine**: Utilization of telemedicine for pre-operative consultations and post-operative follow-ups, improving access to care for pediatric patients. - **Integration of AI in Pediatric Surgery**: The use of artificial intelligence tools in pediatric surgery is emerging, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. - **Senhance® Surgical System**: A minimally invasive surgical technology designed specifically for pediatric patients, improving surgical outcomes. - **Child and Family-Centered Care**: An initiative highlighted by NYU Langone Health, focusing on collaborative care models in pediatric surgery. - **AI in Pediatric Surgery**: The integration of AI technologies is enhancing surgical precision and patient care, although concerns exist regarding the validation of AI tools specifically for pediatric use. - **Telehealth Initiatives**: Increasing use of telehealth services to improve access to pediatric surgical consultations and follow-up care, especially in rural areas. - **Robotic Surgery Systems**: New robotic surgical systems are being introduced in various locations, including Nepal, to improve pediatric surgical outcomes. - **Opioid Stewardship Initiatives**: Focus on specific pediatric surgical procedures to reduce opioid prescribing risks while ensuring effective pain management. - **Shortage of Pediatric Research Resources**: Efforts are being made to address the shortage of physician-scientists and funding in pediatric research through partnerships. - **Pediatric Telehealth Growth**: Driven by rising pediatric obesity, telehealth programs are expanding to provide virtual consultations and support for weight management. - **Zarminali Health's Outpatient Pediatric Care Model**: Integrates primary and specialty care to improve health outcomes for children. - **KCAT Tool**: A computerized mental health assessment tool for identifying anxiety and depression in children before surgery. - **AI-driven EHR at Priority Care Pediatrics**: Integration of eClinicalWorks' AI-driven EHR and medical scribe solutions to enhance operational efficiency and patient engagement. - **Remote Management Programs at CHOP**: Implementation of 11 remote management programs for pediatric patients, utilizing digital health devices for monitoring and telehealth check-ins. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Underfunding of Pediatric Surgery**: Pediatric surgery remains critically underfunded, leaving millions of children without access to life-saving care, particularly in vulnerable regions. - **Mental Health in Pediatric Surgery**: High prevalence of anxiety and depression among pediatric surgical patients, necessitating effective screening methods. - **Access to Care**: Addressing disparities in access to pediatric surgical services, particularly in rural or underserved areas. - **Shortage of Pediatric Surgeons**: New Mexico faces a projected shortage of pediatric surgeons, prompting healthcare leaders to seek innovative solutions to retain and recruit specialists. - **Opioid Prescribing in Pediatrics**: Study reveals concentration of opioid prescriptions among a few surgical procedures, raising concerns about over-prescribing. - **Pediatric-Focused Innovation**: Limited innovation in pediatric healthcare technology poses challenges for addressing the unique needs of children. - **Pediatric Care Consent Processes**: Complexity in consent processes can hinder access to pediatric care, necessitating streamlined digital solutions. - **Shortage of Pediatric Researchers**: The lack of funding and mentorship opportunities is making it difficult to sustain research careers in pediatric medicine. - **Adoption of AI Technology**: There is clinician skepticism regarding the integration of AI in pediatric surgery, necessitating governance and shared responsibility to ensure quality. - **Data Privacy**: Ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR when handling sensitive health data of pediatric patients. - **Fragmented Pediatric Healthcare System**: Zarminali Health aims to address the challenges of a fragmented system through coordinated care. - **Training and Education**: The need for ongoing education and training for surgeons to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies and techniques. - **Validation of AI Tools**: Many FDA-approved AI devices for pediatric use have been validated solely on adult data, raising concerns about their effectiveness for children. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA while managing sensitive patient data in digital platforms. - **Disparities in Access to Genetic Testing**: Despite similar diagnostic yields, significant disparities in access to genetic testing persist, highlighting systemic barriers in healthcare. - **Digital Divide**: Access to necessary technology for telehealth services is limited for some families, hindering widespread adoption. - **Health Equity in Telehealth**: The digital divide poses challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. - **Healthcare Fragmentation**: Despite advancements, the healthcare landscape remains fragmented, complicating interoperability and data sharing. ## Related Topics [[Pediatrics]]; [[Pediatric Anesthesiology]]; [[Pediatric Urology]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Cardiology]]; [[Pediatric Care]]; [[Pediatric Otolaryngology]]; [[Pediatric Dermatology]]; [[Pediatric Radiology]]