Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery

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When Your Child’s Life Is in Someone Else’s Hands

Read about Isaac as his dad shares how he and his family coped after his 17-month-old son was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer at Seattle Children’s that had spread through his tiny body.

How One Family’s Devastation Turned Into Hope

Seattle Children’s Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Program helped the Fannin family move toward a bright future after a routine ultrasound showed that their baby had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).

DeAngelo Thrives After Complex Surgeries and Care

DJ was born prematurely in Tacoma, Wash., at 31 weeks with a rare condition called esophageal atresia (EA), in which the esophagus does not form properly before birth, and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), an abnormal connection between the windpipe and esophagus.

Patient Stories

An Awake Brain Surgery at Seattle Children’s Stops Jasmine’s Seizures

Jasmine's journey: from Alaska to Seattle Children's for a life-changing surgery to remove a brain tumor and stop her seizures. A story of hope and healing.

How a Kidney Transplant Changed the Possibilities for 4-Year-Old Stella

With energy that is contagious and a smile that lights up a room, her mom Kyley Barthlow says Stella has grown into a high-spirited and chatty child – but was born a real fighter.

Advances in Care

Two surgeons International Leaders in Robotic Surgery for Kids
Our researchers are studying the effectiveness of crowdsourcing reviewers to assess and improve trainees’ robotic surgery skills.