What We Offer | Pediatric Neurosurgery | UC Davis Children's Hospital

In addition to offering pediatric neurological surgery in a Level I Children's Surgery center, we offer a range of specialized services to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Our expert team excels in robot assisted epilepsy surgery, harnessing leading-edge technology to enhance precision and optimize outcomes for individuals with epilepsy. Neuronavigation guided surgery is another specialized service we provide, offering real-time, image-guided navigation for intricate brain procedures. Our commitment to minimally invasive techniques is evident in the minimally invasive endoscopic repair of craniosynostosis, providing effective treatment with minimal surgical impact. Laser interstitial thermal therapy is employed for targeted thermal therapy in the treatment of various neurological disorders. We also offer endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus (ETV and CPC) and endoscopic endonasal and eyebrow approaches for skull base tumors, showcasing our dedication to comprehensive and innovative neurosurgical interventions.

Close nursing attention

Our Intensive Care Unit has a 2-to-1 patient-to-nurse ratio, and critical care medicine physicians are on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Larger, single-patient rooms enhance family-centered care

A sleeping sofa and a chair in each room enable family members to remain at their child’s beside around the clock.

Stress-relieving activities

Children who are well enough have access to an activity room with music and art and play therapy provided by child life specialists, who aim to help relieve the stress and anxiety of hospitalization for kids.