Pediatric surgeons @ cohens children's

Hi all
I am have a scheduled c section in 2 weeks with my first and he will unfortunately require surgery within 24-48 hours after birth. I will be delivering at LIJ so that cohens is right there and I will be using their pediatric surgeons. I am sure they are all excellent. I met with dr Jose prince who I really liked. His credentials seem amazing, very personable and great bedside manner. He made me feel comfortable. He is part of a 6 man team and both he and the nicu tea said all of the surgeons are extremely qualified and experienced. Dr prince is one of the most "junior" surgeons with approximately 15 years under his belt. However he is also trained in less invasive techniques like lapriscopic surgery. Has anybody had Dr prince or any of the other surgeons? Im not sure if I can request or demand him for my sons surgery but in some ways I feel I should have a right too. I am open to meeting other surgeons who could
Be onc all. Unfortunately my sons surgery isn't exactly planned bc they don't know how soon after birth he needs it. I also would like them to use a minimally invasive technique if possible and if the most senior surgeon does not do lapriscopic I don't want my son getting cut open just because he doesn't "do it"and he's the one on staff. Also if your infant had surgery did you stay there while they put his under? I think I going to be a mess. This is all so surreal.

Pediatric surgeons @ cohens children's

Crashing. I am sorry you're going through this. I would post on the Parenting board too.

Re: Pediatric surgeons @ cohens children's

Thanks, will do

Pediatric surgeons @ cohens children's

i don't have any experience with LIJ but if you need to talk, please FM me. my son needed a VERY invasive surgery at 6 months old so i know the fears you are feeling. i can say that all the pediatric surgeons i've met are amazing and even though it's the most frightening thing ever, your boy will be in good hands. i'm so sorry you have to go through this.