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Nuss Surgical Procedure for Pectus Excavatum

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The Nuss ProcedureDeveloped in 1986 by Donald Nuss, MD, the Nuss procedure revolutionized the correction of pectus excavatum by offering a minimally invasive solution to a previously invasive surgical procedure.

The benefits of the Nuss procedure compared to invasive procedures include:

• Considerably shorter surgery (about one hour compared to 4 hours).
• No anterior chest walls incisions are required.
• No elevation required of the pectoralis muscle flaps
• No incision of costal cartilage required
• No sternal osteotomy required
• Blood loss is minimal
• Length of stay is dramatically reduced (to about 4-6 days)
• Full recovery is quite rapid when compared to traditional techniques

The physicians of Pediatric Surgical Associates, Ltd have considerable expertise in the Nuss surgical procedure and are recognized as leaders in this innovative surgical technique.

For more information concerning this life changing procedure, please give our office a call at (612) 813-8000.

Meet the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of Pediatric Surgical Associates!

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Kristen Collins,CPNP

As most people are aware, Nurse Practitioners provide an increasingly important role within most medical practices these days.  The Nurse Practitioner within Pediatric Surgical Associates is no exception to this trend. Nurse Practitioners within Pediatric Surgical Associates work very closely with our physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of clinical conditions including but not limited to:

• Urinary Incontinence (day time and night wetting)
• Severe dysfunctional voiding
• Painful urination (Dysuria)
• Urinary tract infections in children
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Kidney Stones in children

Parents are often grateful for the one-on-one attention and high quality care their child receives during their appointment with our Nurse Practitioners.   If your child is experiencing any of the clinical conditions noted above, please call our office to schedule an appointment.  Appointments for all of our office locations can be made at (612) 813-8000.

Pediatric Surgical Associates Office Locations
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Woodbury
Burnsville
Minnetonka
Maple Grove
St. Cloud
Duluth
Sartell

Urinary Incontinence

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The nurse practitioners of Pediatric Surgical Associates specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Urinary Incontinence in children. 

Urinary incontinence can be defined as the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental loss of urine. A child with Urinary incontinence may not stay dry during the day or night. Some Urinary incontinence is caused by a health problem such as: 

  • constipation, a condition in which a child has fewer than two bowel movements a week and stools can be hard, dry, small, and difficult to pass
  • a urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • nerve problems
  • diabetes, a condition where blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high
  • kidney problems
  • a structural problem in the urinary tract 

At times, the exact cause of Urinary Incontinence is not known, but it is often the result of more than one factor.  If your child is experiencing Urinary Incontinence, please schedule an appointment with one of our nurse practitioners.  We may be reached at (612) 813-8000.

 

Pediatric Surgical Associates Welcomes Nathaniel Kreykes, MD

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Pediatric Surgical Associates is pleased to annouce the addition of Nathaniel Kreykes, MD to its team of Pediatric Surgeons. Dr. Kreykes graduated from Medical School and completed his General Surgery residency training at the University of Minnesota.  During his residency, he completed research fellowships in stem cell biology as well as surgical infectious diseases, with a focus on clinical research.  Following his General Surgery residency, Dr. Kreykes received advanced training in pediatric surgery as a fellow at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.  In addition to treating a broad spectrum of surgical disorders affecting infants and children, Dr. Kreykes will be leading the Children’s Minneapolis Pediatric Trauma program as Surgical Director