When your child needs surgery, you want a surgeon who not only knows his or her specialty, but also knows kids inside and out.

Our experienced team of pediatric surgeons, nurses and pediatric anesthesiologists at Children's Mercy South, working in surgery suites equipped specifically for children, ensure that your child receives the highest-quality pediatric surgical care.

Unique parent- and child-friendly services, such as our fun and informative pre-op tour and Internet-based surgery tour featuring Mercy Bear, help prepare you and your child for a positive surgery experience.

Types of outpatient surgeries performed at Children's Mercy South include (but are not limited to):

• Tonsillectomy
• Adenoidectomy
• Hernia repair
• Circumcision
• Plastic surgery
• Tear-duct probes
• Insertion of ear tubes
• Dental rehabilitation
• Eye-muscle surgeries
• Orthopaedics