Surgery for Children

Children are encouraged to bring a favorite toy or blanket with them. Parent(s) or legal guardians are required to stay with the child while in the preoperative area and the postoperative patient lounge. It will be necessary for parents to remain in the building while surgery is in progress. Should your child be in diapers and/or utilize a pacifier, bottle, or sipper cup, please bring them along to the Center.

If your child is under the age of 18, the Pennsylvania Department of Health requires that your pediatrician or family doctor give permission for the surgery to be performed in the outpatient setting. The child's surgeon is responsible for obtaining this permission.