Pediatric Surgical Center
Pediatric Surgical Center
Surgical Expertise
At Golisano Children's Hospital, we provide surgical expertise in every surgical discipline. We currently perform over 21,000 surgeries a year for patients in the 17-county Finger Lakes region and beyond.
Who We Are
The Pediatric Surgical Center allows us to provide the most advanced care for the region's sickest children.
- Seven larger operating rooms
- 23 private pre- and post-operative recovery rooms
- A pediatric cardiac catheterization/electrophysiology lab
- A gastroenterology surgical procedure suite
- A child-friendly waiting area for families
Meet Our Teams
Pediatric Surgical Suite

Pediatric Operating Room
Helping Children Prepare for Surgery
Surgery Roadmap
This surgery roadmap gives families a big picture of the surgery experience.
Generalized Pre-Procedure Instructions
Preparing Your Child for a Hospital Stay
We look forward to providing your child with the best care possible during their hospital stay, while helping your whole family feel at home. Learn how to help your child during their hospital stay.
Preparing for Your Child’s Procedure at Golisano Children’s Hospital
Visitation Guidelines
- Two parents or guardians are allowed at bedside during the child’s visit.
- No sibling visitors under the age of 18 years old are permitted. If you have childcare needs, please inquire about the sibling clubhouse when you receive your pre-op phone call.
- Any additional visitors must wait in the GCH lobby waiting room and are not permitted to the Pediatric Surgical Center waiting room. We do not allow switching visitors throughout the patient’s stay in the Pediatric Surgical Center.
- One parent is allowed overnight for boarder patients.
