Neurosurgery

When surgery is necessary, every child deserves the safest, highest-quality pediatric care. Children’s Nebraska’s expert Pediatric Neurosurgery team uses evidence-based, data-driven practices and provides comprehensive diagnostic testing, medical consensus, a detailed plan of care and sophisticated treatment options so our patients can thrive.

Children’s world-class surgical suites, located in the Hubbard Center for Children, provide the most advanced and precise technology uniquely designed for even the smallest child. Our providers are compassionate and work with providers across specialties to offer the full spectrum of care. By utilizing the latest in minimally invasive surgical techniques and diagnostic tools, we can provide the best experiences and outcomes for our patients and families.

Get to know our expert team at the forefront of pediatric neurosurgery care.

Leading-Edge Surgical Techniques

• To perform complex surgeries with utmost precision, we use robotic-assisted technology (ROSA), minimizing risks and improving patient outcomes.

• Children’s has the only pediatric program in the state offering laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for thermal ablation of brain tumors and epilepsy foci. The innovative treatment provides a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery, allowing for targeted destruction of abnormal tissue while preserving healthy brain function.

• As leaders in targeted epilepsy surgery, we utilize advanced technologies such as sEEG, subdural grids and advanced neuro-imaging.

• Children’s has the only pediatric program in the state offering minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for skull base lesions.

• To improve the quality of life for children with spasticity, we offer selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), which reduces muscle stiffness and improves mobility for children with cerebral palsy. Children’s has the only pediatric program in the state offering SDR.

Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)

Children’s Nebraska is at the forefront of pediatric epilepsy services, with services ranging from routine epilepsy care to leading-edge surgical interventions. As a level 4 center, we have achieved the highest level of designation.