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Are you wondering how to explain anesthesia to your child? Get tips from Dr. Ashley Smith, an anesthesiologist who works at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study 
Hearing your child needs gallbladder surgery can be scary—but knowing the options helps. Discover how traditional laparoscopic surgery and newer robotic-assisted surgery stack up in urgent cases, why both are safe and effective, and how robotic techniques may offer smaller scars and added precision for the surgical team.
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5 Things to Know to Prepare for Surgery
Preparing for your child’s surgery can feel overwhelming. Learn five important things to know before the day of your child’s procedure to help keep them safe, comfortable and ready.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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NPO: What Can Kids Eat and Drink Before Surgery?

Oct 13, 2025

Learn more about what your child can eat and drink before surgery. Read More

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Umbilical Hernia: When Should You Worry?

Sep 02, 2025

Noticing a bulge near your baby’s belly button? It may be an umbilical hernia: a common condition in infants that usually heals on its own. Learn what to watch for, when to call the doctor, and how surgery can help if the hernia doesn’t resolve. Read More

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Burn Injuries: When Should You See a Doctor?

May 30, 2025

Burns can be painful and frightening, but knowing how to respond can make all the difference. Learn how to treat minor burns at home, when to seek medical care, and what to expect from a visit to a burn clinic. Get the facts to protect your child and support their healing. Read More

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Medical Considerations While Fasting

Mar 06, 2025

People practice fasting for various reasons, including spiritual, personal or health reasons. The length of time for fasting can vary based on a person’s individual goals, or the fast may be an established timeline for a religious observation. Read More

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Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia: An Alternative to “Going Under”

Apr 23, 2024

Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep. Read More

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Spasticity: How to Treat Muscle Tightness and Pain

Nov 28, 2023

Spasticity is a muscle control disorder. It causes tight or stiff muscles and an inability for people to control certain muscles. This can make it hard to walk, get dressed or even speak. Read More

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What Can Kids Eat Before and After Surgery?

Oct 04, 2023

Preparing your child to have surgery can be a stressful time. Having information about what to expect before and after surgery can help alleviate some of this stress. Read More

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Vaginal Agenesis: What Is It?

May 18, 2023

Agenesis is a medical word that means a body part never formed before birth. The term vaginal agenesis means that the female does not have a vagina because it never formed. Vaginal agenesis affects about one in every 5,000 females. Read More