Benjamin E. Padilla, MD

Improving surgical outcomes for children through clinical innovation, quality improvement and collaborative multicenter research; novel approaches to pediatric surgical care, with particular emphasis on enhancing recovery, reducing postoperative pain and advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques; development and evaluation of innovative pain management strategies in children, including the application of cryoablation techniques to improve postoperative recovery and decrease opioid use; surgical outcomes associated with novel operative approaches, including advances in chest wall reconstruction and pediatric hernia repair; quality improvement initiatives in pediatric surgery; multicenter clinical studies aimed at improving outcomes and standardizing care for children undergoing surgery; pancreatic disease in children, including the surgical management of congenital hyperinsulinism; optimizing outcomes for patients with complex pancreatic disorders