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At Children’s National Hospital, we understand that families have many questions about their child’s condition and surgical care. Take a look at our online resources that may help answer your questions and connect you with useful information.

Having Surgery: What to Expect

We're here to help you understand the entire process of your child's surgery — from preparation to post-surgical care.

Minimally Invasive Techniques Defined

Learn about the many different types of minimally invasive techniques we use at Children's National to minimize your child's discomfort during surgical procedures as much as possible.

Spotlight on Surgical Expertise

Surgical excellence stems from experience, and surgeons at Children’s National perform upward of 18,000 procedures annually. Read about how we provide excellent, specialized surgical care to our young patients.