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Coming for surgery at SickKids

Find out how best to prepare your child for surgery at SickKids.

Your scoliosis surgery

Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

Blocked tear duct surgery

A blocked tear duct stops the flow of tears from the eye down into the nose. Learn how a blocked tear duct can be treated.

After surgery for brain tumours

An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.

During scoliosis surgery

Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Preparing for scoliosis surgery

Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.

Strabismus surgery in children

Strabismus (misaligned eye) surgery tightens the weak eye muscles that move the eye or loosens the stronger ones. This helps the eyes line up better. Read what to expect from the surgery.

Your boyfriend or girlfriend

Learn some tips for communicating and coping with your boyfriend or girlfriend's reaction to the news that you need to have scoliosis surgery.

Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

What happens during liver transplant surgery

After scoliosis surgery

Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.

Surgery: Getting ready for your child's operation

Learn how to be well-prepared for your child's surgery so your day goes smoothly, avoid delays or cancellations.

Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Jaw surgery: Caring for your child's mouth and teeth after the operation

Following jaw surgery, it is important to properly care for your child's teeth and mouth. Learn how to keep your child's jaw clean following jaw surgery.

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

After heart surgery: Caring for your child

Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's patient journey

​Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.

Enucleation: Removing your child's eye

Enucleation is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased eye. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child afterwards.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Living donor kidney transplant: Planned tests before surgery

Preparing for surgery and hospitalization

As a parent, you can play an important role in preparing your child for a stay in hospital. Learn about your child's operation, ask questions, and find out how you can prepare your child.