CHOP’s Department of Surgery has been led by surgical pioneers who’ve played a seminal role in shaping the practice of pediatric and fetal surgery worldwide.

In fetuses with open spinal dysraphism, the risk of talipes is increased with an MMC sac, and a larger sac may result in additional injury through mechanical stretching of the nerves.

Families who receive a diagnosis of the most severe forms of spina bifida need an amazing level of support and care coordination from prenatal diagnosis through delivery, treatment and discharge.

Inspired by the separation of conjoined twins Addy and Lily Altobelli, an anonymous donor will match up to $2 million.

The award from March of Dimes recognizes Dr. Flake’s work, which has advanced the science that underlies our understanding of pregnancy, birth, and prenatal development.

Addison and Lilianna Altobelli spent nearly a year at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia before being separated on October 13, 2021, and are now home in Chicago.

Creating a diverse surgical workforce that reflects the population we serve is a top priority at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

A warm welcome back to a pediatric surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery and short gut syndrome.

In a proof-of-concept study, CHOP researchers used a vector to edit a single base mutation in Hurler Syndrome, halting progression of a disease that causes irreversible damage before birth.

Award by Philadelphia County Medical Society honors a physician who has demonstrated the most valuable contributions to surgical or medical healing.