Innovations Transforming Childhood Cancer Surgery with Dr. Timothy Lautz

Childhood cancer surgery requires far more than removing a tumor. Surgeons are balancing effective cancer treatment with protecting a child’s growth, organ function, fertility, and long-term quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Timothy Lautz, Director of Surgical Oncology at Lurie Children’s, discusses how advances in pediatric cancer surgery are improving outcomes for children. He explains how his team uses innovative techniques, including fluorescent agents that help surgeons identify tumors during surgery, kidney-sparing procedures that preserve organ function, and collaborative, multidisciplinary care that supports children throughout treatment and survivorship.