Supporting pediatric surgical services
Each year, thousands of children receive surgical and procedural care at McLane Children’s, where families from across Central Texas and beyond rely on a highly skilled team to deliver the specialized treatment children need.
McLane Children’s provides surgical care for children facing traumatic injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries and many other complex medical needs.
Your support helps ensure children across Central Texas have access to the expert care, advanced technology and specialized resources that can make all the difference when a child needs surgery.
By the numbers
- Nearly 7,000 procedures are performed annually, including more than 3,500 surgeries.
- Nearly 1 in 4 surgeries are scheduled with less than 48 hours notice, requiring surgical teams and operating rooms to be ready when urgent needs arise.
- McLane Children’s is home to one of only 200 dedicated pediatric neurosurgery programs nationwide featuring one of only two double-board certified neurosurgeons in the country.
- The need for interventional radiology (IR) has grown nearly 30% over the last three years, increasing the need for a hybrid operating room and IR suite.
- McLane Children’s day surgery and recovery teams provide more than 14,000 hours of recovery care annually and received the 2026 Pediatric Nursing Excellence Sapphire Award, recognizing exceptional quality, safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Your impact
Your sponsorship and donations could support surgical needs such as:
- Anesthesia machines
Advanced anesthesia technology helps care teams safely monitor and support children during surgeries, MRI scans and other procedures requiring sedation, helping ensure safe, high-quality care during their most vulnerable moments. - Storz video tower
This advanced imaging system helps surgeons navigate a child’s delicate anatomy with greater precision, supporting minimally invasive procedures and smaller incisions. - Bedside ultrasound system
When every second counts, bedside ultrasound technology helps care teams quickly assess injuries, make timely treatment decisions and guide procedures during critical moments. - Neurosurgical positioning system
Specialized surgical positioning equipment helps surgeons safely perform complex brain, spine and craniofacial procedures with greater precision, stability and efficiency. - ENT video brochoscope
This advanced imaging technology gives physicians a real-time view of a child’s tiny and delicate airways, helping diagnose breathing concerns, guide procedures and provide timely care for patients across the hospital.
- Quantum Heater-Cooler System
Precise body temperature management plays a critical role in complex pediatric operations, such as open-heart surgery, helping care teams create the safest possible conditions for children during treatment. - Surgical headlight camera system
Provides a surgeon’s-eye view of procedures, creating valuable opportunities for education, training, and collaboration among care teams.
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