Surgical Procedures

Carolina Pediatric Surgery physicians performs a broad range of surgical procedures and services. Below are a few descriptions of the types of conditions and surgeries performed by these physicians.

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•  Head and Neck Surgery
Common pediatric surgical procedures of the head and neck include esophageal defects, tracheotomy, endocrine surgery and head and neck masses as well as endoscopy for diagnosis and foreign body removal.


Thoracic (Chest) Surgery
Trained in thoracic surgery, Dr. Hoover performs surgical procedures to correct birth defects in the chest wall as well as esophagus (swallowing tube), diaphragm (muscle for breathing), and heart related blood vessels.


•  Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic &Laparoscopic Surgery
Many different procedures can be performed using advanced minimally invasive techniques. Minimally invasive procedures are typically performed using telescopes and instruments. Most children have much less pain and a faster recovery with minimally invasive techniques than with procedures using traditional incisions.


•  Abdominal Surgery
Common pediatric abdominal surgical procedures include: inguinal and umbilical hernias, hydroceles, undescended testicles, circumcision, malrotation and volvulus, pediatric portal hypertension, pyloric stenosis, appendectomy, pull-through for Hirchsprung's disease, surgery for gastroesophageal reflux, and others.


•  Neonatal Surgery
As as a specialist in neonatal surgery, Dr. Hoover works closely with neonatology colleagues in the preoperative preparation and postoperative management of babies born with congenital abnormalities to achieve the most successful outcome.


•  Oncology Surgery
Trained in surgical oncology, Dr. Hoover works with the pediatric oncologist to plan treatments and perform surgery to remove tumors. Dr. Hoover also performs biopsies of suspicious lumps or masses as an initial step in making a tumor diagnosis or reassuring the family and pediatrician that a lump is not cancer.


•  Perinatal Counseling
Dr. Hoover is very happy to meet with expectant parents to discuss surgical problems which may be diagnosed in their infant prenatal. The prenatal visit offers parents an opportunity to meet with Dr. Hoover and ask questions about their baby. We hope this will bring a sense of relief to parents during this most stressful time.