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General Surgery

Surgery can be overwhelming for both the child & their parents. At EPCH, our pediatric surgeons, nurses, & advanced surgical team are dedicated to providing compassionate care and provide guidance to families through the entire surgical process. Our pediatric surgeons treat & provide expert surgical care to infants, children, & adolescents throughout our region. With deep commitment to our patient’s health & comfort, EPCH brings specialized training & experience to every procedure.

General Surgery

What is Pediatric General Surgery?

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As the name suggests, the Pediatric General Surgery Department at El Paso Children’s Hospital handles many and happy surgical procedures needed to keep kids healthy. From appendectomies to complex repairs after serious traumatic injuries or neonatal surgeries.

Serving families across El Paso & the surrounding communities, our pediatric surgeons understand the unique needs of the patients & families. Our surgical team works closely with pediatricians, other specialties, & families to ensure seamless yet personalized care every step of the way.

What Surgical Procedures Does General Surgery at El Paso Children's Hospital perform?

Appendectomy is a very common surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small organ attached to the large intestine. When the appendix becomes inflamed and/or infected. Removal is needed in a timely manner to avoid major complication.

Common Conditions

Hernia Repair

Hernias are abnormal openings in the muscles that allow underlying tissue or organs to bulge through, often resulting in a "lump" that's visible through the skin. Inguinal hernias (in the groin) and umbilical hernias (in the belly button) are both common types of hernia in children. Hernias are generally not an issue but eventually requiere surgery to prevent complications in the future.

Cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small organ that stores a digestive fluid called bile. This surgery is most commonly performed when a child has a gallstones (cholelithiasis) or gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis).

Splenectomy

Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that filters the blood and helps fight infection. Common reasons for a splenectomy include blood disorders, injury/trauma or enlargement of the spleen.

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Do you need a highly-experienced pediatric surgeon in El Paso, Texas?

At El Paso Children’s Hospital, our team of Border certified pediatric surgeons, support staff and imaging specialists are united every day in the pursuit of one goal. To provide the most advanced, compassionate and patient-focused pediatric surgical care in West Texas and southern New Mexico.

Visit us at 5400 Alameda Ave., Suite B

Multispecialty Center
5400 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone 915-242-8402

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Medical Staff

Sarah Walker, MD
Sarah Walker, MD
Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso
William Spurbeck, MD, FACS
William Spurbeck, MD, FACS
FACS Board Certified Pediatric Surgeon

Conditions Treated