CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SURGERY

Pediatric Surgical Emergencies

Pediatric surgical emergencies are treated in the emergency room for pediatrics and adolescent medicine (Building 5, ground floor).
Map of the hospital grounds

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

The team of pediatric surgeons operates on premature babies, newborns, infants, children, and adolescents up to the age of 18. We believe that pediatric surgery is the most rewarding field in medicine and that “our children” should receive the best medical care available. To make the hospital stay easier for our young and adolescent patients, two kindergarten teachers work in the pediatric surgery department, working with various professional groups to relieve the burden on families during their child’s stay in hospital.

Our ward has a well-equipped playroom, and our kindergarten teachers look after patients in the playroom or at their bedsides, as required.

They offer creative ideas and create a pleasant atmosphere for the child. This makes everyday life in the clinic more enjoyable. This has a positive effect on the recovery process. 

Lessons in the hospital take place on school days in the morning. The content and duration of the lessons are tailored to your child’s needs.

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Range of Treatments

Surgical correction of malformations:

• Esophageal atresia
• Atresia of the entire gastrointestinal tract
• Abdominal wall defects: gastroschisis, omphalocele
• Diaphragmatic hernias
• Intestinal innervation disorders (Hirschsprung’s disease surgery)
• Anorectal malformations
• Duplications of the gastrointestinal tract

Tumor Surgery:

• Nephroblastomas (Wilms tumors)
• Neuroblastomas
• Soft tissue tumors
• Lymphangiomas
• Teratomas
• Tumors of the abdominal organs, liver, intestinal tumors, etc.

Visceral and general surgical procedures in children and adolescents:

• Abdominal wall and inguinal canal: inguinal hernia, hydrocele, umbilical hernia, epigastric hernia
• Trauma surgery (liver, spleen, contusion trauma to visceral organs)
• Bariatric pediatric surgery
• Antireflux surgery
• Pediatric transplantation (kidney, liver)
• Liver surgery in children
• Pediatric thoracic surgery (CPAM, funnel chest)

Methods:

Minimally invasive surgical methods (so-called laparoscopic surgical techniques)

• Appendectomy and gallbladder surgery
• Thoracoscopic surgery for inflammation of the lungs and pleura
• Spleen/spleen-preserving surgeries
• Surgery on the stomach/esophagus for achalasia, anti-reflux procedures
• Intestinal surgeries (Meckel’s diverticulum, bowel resections, etc.)
• Laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cysts
• Laparoscopic testicular exploration
• Laparoscopic surgery for tumors of the abdominal and thoracic cavity
• Minimally invasive treatment methods via interventional endoscopy
• Endoscopy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract
• Outpatient or day-clinic surgery

Day-Clinic Procedures

• Circumcisions
• Inguinal hernias
• Perianal abscesses
• Furuncles, carbuncles, atheromas
• Ingrown toenails

PEDIATRIC SURGERY APPOINTMENT CLINIC/SECRETARIAT

The pediatric surgery outpatient clinic is directly connected to the ward and specializes in the medical care of patients aged 0 – 18 years.

Unsere Öffnungszeiten sind

Monday	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 Uhr p.m.
Thuesday	closed
Wednesday	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 Uhr p.m.
Thursday	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 Uhr p.m.
Friday	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 Uhr p.m.

Appointment by telephone arrangement (Secretariat phone: +43 50 504 22543)

Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

PARENT INFORMATION

General Rules for the Pediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic

Number of Visits/Visitors:

– In principle, there is no limit on the number of visitors.
– Two visitors are permitted per patient at any one time.

Special Regulations

– In certain cases, there may be restrictions or special regulations regarding visiting hours or the number of visitors.

Visiting Hours on the General Ward:

Children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years are cared for and supervised on the pediatric surgery ward. All rooms on the ward are equipped for the regular accommodation of accompanying parents.

Since you, as parents and/or guardians, are an important partner in the children’s treatment, there are no set visiting hours for you; you can visit your child at any time. We simply ask that you be mindful that, for data protection and privacy reasons, it may sometimes be necessary for you to briefly leave the room or wait in the designated waiting area (discussions with other patients and their families, nursing care for other patients, doctor’s rounds, etc.). Out of consideration for other patients and their families, we ask that you ensure that there are not too many visitors in the patient’s room at the same time.

All other persons may visit your child between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Telephone availability:

Parents are welcome to inquire about their child’s well-being around the clock by calling the nursing control center at +43 512-504-22531.

Should you and your child wish to visit our ward as part of the preparation for a planned stay, you are welcome to do so after a short advance notice.

Accommodation Options:

Accommodation on the ward:

If capacity allows, it is possible for an accompanying person to stay on the ward.
Until your child’s 7^th birthday, the costs are covered by the Province of Tyrol.

Further information on affordable accommodation can be found on the Marienheim website.