Pediatric Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Choosing the Best Pediatric Neurosurgery Care for Your Child
Contact Us
Email: nsurgforms@hsc.utah.edu
Fax: 801-662-5370
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at is ranked in the nation鈥檚 top 20 children鈥檚 neurosurgery programs year after year, according to . The program has also been ranked #1 in patient outcomes for three years in a row. We aim to offer your child the best possible outcome and make their life easier. We understand that children aren鈥檛 just small adults. They require and deserve specialized care.
The collaboration between Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital and 91麻豆天美直播 will guarantee your child high-quality, trustworthy, expert care:
- We collaborate with multiple teams and specialists to tailor your child's care.
- We manage or heal your child鈥檚 condition and reduce any developmental problems.
- We minimize your child鈥檚 time in the hospital and maximize their healing.
- We participate in to bring the latest, most advanced treatments to your child.
91麻豆天美直播 neurosurgeons care for children at Intermountain Primary Children鈥檚 Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada.
"We feel very safe with the fantastic support we get from Dr. Bollo and his team...who have had the courage to stand by our side and not let us down."
Conditions Pediatric Neurosurgeons Treat
Pediatric neurosurgeons treat a wide range of conditions:
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Meet Our Patients
Pediatric Neurosurgery Procedures
Our pediatric neurosurgeons use the latest techniques. Whenever possible, we offer minimally invasive surgery to help your child heal quickly. These techniques allow neurosurgeons to operate through a small incision (cut). These approaches help reduce pain and expose less of your child's brain and spine than traditional open techniques:
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Endoscopic surgery鈥We insert a tool called an endoscope through a small incision or your child鈥檚 nose. The endoscope is a long, thin instrument with a light and a camera. It allows us to reach the brain and spine and see around corners.
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Laser ablation surgery鈥We use precise, focused laser energy to treat specific parts of your child鈥檚 brain. We make a small cut in your child鈥檚 scalp and skull to insert a tiny laser probe into the brain.
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Robotic surgery鈥We may use a specialized robotic arm during a minimally invasive surgery. The robotic arm helps us operate more precisely and safely. A pediatric neurosurgeon controls the robotic arm throughout the entire procedure.
There are many specific pediatric neurosurgery procedures. We work with multiple teams across U of U Health and Primary Children鈥檚 Hospital to find the right treatment approach for your child:
Find the Best Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Make an Appointment With a Pediatric Neurosurgeon
You will need a referral from your child鈥檚 primary care provider or other specialist to make an appointment with our pediatric neurosurgeons. Our neurosurgeons review each referral and gather information from your child鈥檚 referring doctor before scheduling their visit.
You can schedule a second opinion with our team without a referral. Call 801-662-5340 or email us at nsurgforms@hsc.utah.edu to learn more about second opinion visits or ask questions about the program.
Pediatric Neurosurgery Research
Research & Projects
Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG)
The Department of Neurosurgery's Pediatrics Division is part of the Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG). Patients enrolled in the Pediatric Spine Registry are followed throughout their care by group members. The members strive to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with early onset scoliosis, immature complex scoliosis, cervical spine disorders, and tethers.
Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN)
The Department of Neurosurgery's Pediatrics Division is a member of the Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN). Members of the network work together to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with CP.
Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN)
The Department of Neurosurgery's Pediatrics Division is a member of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN). One of the HCRN's co-founders, John Kestle, MD, directs research and collaborates with other centers around the country to improve treatments and outcomes for patients with hydrocephalus.
Children鈥檚 Brain Tumor Network (CBTN)
The Department of Neurosurgery鈥檚 Pediatrics Division is part of the Children鈥檚 Brain Tumor Network. The organization collects data in an effort to understand and treat more than 30 unique brain tumor subtypes.
Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC)
The Department of Neurosurgery鈥檚 Pediatrics Division is part of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium. The primary goal of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium is to find a cure for pediatric brain tumors through collaboration with individuals, hospitals, research institutions, patients, and families across the globe.
Vein of Galen Malformation Genetics Research Consortium (VOGM-GRC)
The Division of Pediatrics in the Department of Neurosurgery is part of the Vein of Galen Malformation Genetics Research Consortium. The consortium is multi-institutional and includes a variety of pediatric specialists. Their aim is to understand the genetic underpinnings of VOGM.
Make a Donation For Pediatric Neurosurgery Research
If you'd like to donate to further the important work of pediatric neurosurgery research, please reach out to Cidne Christensen.
Phone: 801-646-7504
Email: Cidne.Christensen@utah.edu