From tube placement gastrostomy tubes and jejunostomy tubes appendectomies hernia repair and other abdominal and thoracic surgery to the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques and specialized oncologic surgery trauma surgery and fetal surgery we are equipped to provide individualized care both before and after surgery. Over three decades of experience the division of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at ucsf is a world leader in the field performing complex surgeries including repair of congenital defects norwood procedures arterial switch and ross procedures. Pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery heart center programs cardiothoracic surgery cardiothoracic surgery with more than 600 cardiac surgeries performed each year our experienced team is helping children lead longer happier and healthier lives