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Surgery
What is a Pediatric Surgeon? What is the Focus of Pediatric Surgery?
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Many times, laparoscopic surgery can be utilized. Laparoscopic surgery refers to any surgical procedure using a fiber optic device that allows the surgeon to operate without the use of an open incision. Instead the surgeon makes several small incisions through which the instruments are passed. This minimizes scarring for the child and helps to speed recovery. The Surgical Team Is Part of A Larger Team Here For Your Child Sam Smith, MD, attending surgeon: Dr. Smith was born and raised in Magnolia, Arkansas, completing his undergraduate work at the University of Arkansas. He entered medical school at UAMS after his third year of college and graduated with honors in Surgery in 1980. He completed his General Surgery Residency at UAMS with one year spent in Boston Children’s Hospital as an Assistant Resident in Pediatric Surgery. He completed his Pediatric Surgery Fellowship and Critical Care Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in 1989, and stayed on as attending staff at the University of Pittsburgh and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, serving as Director of Nutritional Support Service and Co-Director of the Surgical Research Laboratory. Dr. Smith rejoined the UAMS Department of Surgery in 1992, as chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery. He serves as Chief of Surgery and Director of the Trauma Program at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He was promoted to full professor in Surgery and Pediatrics and has been Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery since 1997. He is also the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program Director at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Smith’s clinical interests are newborn and trauma surgery. His principal research interests are the role of bacterial attachment in the prevention of infections in the premature infant. Richard Jackson, MD, attending surgeon: Dr. Jackson received his medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1983 and completed his general surgery residency at West Virginia University, Morgantown. He then completed his Pediatric Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care fellowships at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA, and is board certified in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Pediatric Surgery. His clinical interests include general pediatric surgery, trauma, critical care, newborn surgery, ECMO, and Robotic surgery. His research interests include mucosal gut barrier in the neonate, small bowel transplantation, and multi-organ system failure. Sid Dassinger, MD, attending surgeon: Dr. Dassinger received his B.S. at Birmingham-Southern College and medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB). He completed his general surgery training at Vanderbilt University and pediatric surgery fellowship at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital/ St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. His interests are congenital diaphragmatic hernia, resident education, and minimally invasive surgery. Kami Chesser, RN, specialty nurse: Kami Chesser, R.N. received a B.S. in Health and Wellness from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and a Diploma of Nursing from Jefferson School of Nursing in Pine Bluff. She has been a Registered Nurse at ACH for 6 years, working on medical/surgical units, and has been a Pediatric Surgery Specialty Nurse since 2007. Allison Hester, RN, MSN, CPNP, pediatric nurse practitioner: Allison received her BA from Rhodes College and Masters in Nursing from Vanderbilt University; she is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as an advanced practice nurse since 2000, and has worked previously in primary care in Nashville, TN, at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, and at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. She has specialized in Pediatric Surgery since 2004. Allison works closely with the surgery team in the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as conducts patient-focused quality of life research within the Pediatric Surgical population. Karen Kelley, RN, specialty nurse: Karen Kelley RN, trained in the United Kingdom and has worked at Arkansas Children's Hospital for 19 years. She has been a Pediatric Surgery Specialty Nurse for 10 years. Donna Mathews, RN, specialty nurse: Donna Mathews RN, BSN has been a part of the surgery team at ACH for 13 years as a Pediatric Surgery Specialty Nurse. She did her training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and has worked in critical care and emergency departments prior to this position. Donna N. Parnell-Beasley, R.N., M.N.Sc, trauma program coordinator.: Donna is the Trauma Program Coordinator at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Arkansas College of Nursing and a Master of Nursing Science degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Graduate School in Little Rock. Having oversight of the hospital's Trauma Registry, she provides injury specific information for research activities, injury surveillance, and for media releases. She is available as a speaker for community groups, health care professionals, and parent groups. Donna is a member of the Arkansas SAFEKIDS Coalition and is involved in injury prevention programs including ATV, bicycle, pedestrian, and child passenger safety. Darlene Houser, surgery scheduler:
The night before surgery, be sure to give your child a bath and shampoo to reduce the risk of infection. It is extremely important that your child follows the feeding schedule given to you prior to your child’s surgery. How do I find Same Day Surgery and the Pediatric Surgery Clinic at Arkansas Children's Hospital? Same Day Surgery is located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital. Enter through the front doors of the main hospital building and take either the elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor and follow the signs for Same Day Surgery. Patient parking is free and available directly in front of the main hospital. The Pediatric Surgery clinic is in Clinic #3, located on the first floor of the Sturgis Building Specialty clinic center. The Sturgis Building directly adjacent to the main hospital building. Patient parking is free and available directly in front of the main hospital. How can I learn more about common pediatric surgery conditions? You or your child may have additional questions about his or her condition before, during, and after he or she is scheduled for surgery. The links listed below may help your family find answers to commonly asked questions about pediatric surgery diagnoses and/or procedures:
The Bottom Line…Why You Should Choose Our Hospital Care for children is different than care for adults. We know that at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. We have the only board certified pediatric surgeons in the state of Arkansas. We are one of only 22 centers in the United States that train future pediatric surgeons. For over 80 years, we have dedicated ourselves to bringing the latest pediatric medical expertise and technology to children of all ages. We provide services not usually found at other hospitals: pediatric trained anesthesiologists, radiologists, nutritionists, pain managers, respiratory therapists, nurses and more. We even have Child Life and Education staff here to explain procedures to children and to incorporate play and schoolwork into the hospital stay when appropriate. Best of all, we center our care around the family. Our team of physicians, nurses and other staff will work tirelessly to make sure your entire family has the resources it needs to better your child’s health. We are dedicated to changing children’s lives! Ongoing Pediatric Surgical research at Arkansas Children's Hospital The Pediatric Surgeons are not only highly trained surgeons, but researchers as well. They are supported by the ACHRI and work in conjunction with UAMS researchers. Our team is currently involved in many areas of research, which includes projects about:
The Pediatric surgery team evaluates new patients and those who return in follow-up after a surgery. Clinic operates four days a week in Sturgis building, clinic #3. The Sturgis building is immediately adjacent to the main hospital with special parking outside of the clinics. To schedule an appointment, please read more below. To schedule a Pediatric Surgery clinic visit, please call the Arkansas Children’s Hospital appointment center at 501-364-4000, and select option 5. When you call to make an appointment, you may need a referral from your insurance company. If you have questions about the appointment or referral processes, please do not hesitate to contact us. We encourage you to contact our surgery nurses at (501) 364-4852 with any questions about your child’s condition that is currently being treated by our team. This is the fastest way to receive information about your child’s condition or problem. If you are uncertain if your child has a condition that needs to be evaluated by the Pediatric Surgery team, please visit your pediatrician first, and they will determine if a referral to our team is appropriate.If your child has been seen in the Pediatric Surgery clinic or treated in the hospital by our team, and you need more information, we are available to you either by phone or e-mail.
* We encourage you to contact our surgery nurses at (501) 364-4852 with any questions about your child’s condition that is currently being treated by our team. This is the fastest way to receive information about your child’s condition or problem. 
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