Choosing the Best Pediatric Neurosurgery Care for Your Child
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is ranked in the nation’s top 20 children’s neurosurgery programs year after year, according to U.S. News & World Report. We aim to offer your child the best possible outcome and make their life easier. We understand that children aren’t just small adults. They require and deserve specialized care.
The collaboration between Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital and University of Utah Health 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’s condition and reduce any developmental problems.
- We minimize your child’s time in the hospital and maximize their healing.
- We participate in global neurosurgery research and clinical trials to bring the latest, most advanced treatments to your child.
University of Utah Health neurosurgeons care for children at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pediatric Neurosurgery Research
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"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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Congenital (present-at-birth) brain and spinal cord conditions, such as spina bifida
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Vascular malformations, such as cavernous or arteriovenous malformations
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—We insert a tool called an endoscope through a small incision or your child’s 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—We use precise, focused laser energy to treat specific parts of your child’s brain. We make a small cut in your child’s scalp and skull to insert a tiny laser probe into the brain.
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Robotic surgery—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’s 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’s 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’s referring doctor before scheduling their visit.
You can schedule a second opinion with our team without a referral. Call 801-662-5340 to learn more about second opinion visits.
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.
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
