For our Patients
Outpatient Care
Emergency Outpatient Unit
To ensure optimal care for our patients, two senior physicians are on duty at all times to immediately treat injuries or conditions involving bones and soft tissues, the abdominal and chest areas, and the urogenital system. Our hospital serves as a supraregional trauma center with the highest level of care, treating approximately 55,000 patients annually - including around 170 severely injured children and adolescents, who arrive by emergency services and receive acute interdisciplinary care in the shock room.
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Initial Contact for Emergency Care
from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
+43 316 385-14244
from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.:
+43 316 385-12636
Address:
Auenbruggerplatz 34/1
General Pediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic
In our General Outpatient Clinic, initial examinations are carried out for children and adolescents referred by pediatric specialists (following a prior phone notification). Planned follow-up examinations also take place here.
If your child requires a surgical procedure, we will coordinate all necessary diagnostic tests, provide comprehensive medical consultation, and manage further planning for the surgery date.
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The General Outpatient Clinic, located on the ground floor of the clinic, is available
Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Phone: +43 316 385-14230
Specialized Outpatient Clinics
The clinic is organized into teams of outstanding specialists who are recognized and well connected both nationally and internationally.
Our goal is to provide every family with gentle pediatric surgery, safe treatment pathways, and a child-friendly environment.
Our team of experts cares for your children in the following specialized outpatient clinics:
Congenital conditions in the chest or abdominal area are rare and complex malformations that require highly individualized treatment. To meet this challenge, we have specialized in interdisciplinary care and have been officially designated as a Center of Expertise for Congenital Intestinal Malformations by the Federal Ministry.
Our specialized outpatient clinics support families from birth through adolescence and into adulthood. The specialists in our pediatric center work closely with experts from a wide range of medical disciplines: pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric radiology, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, pediatric psychology, pediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietetics, continence and stoma counseling, and pediatric nursing. We are also in regular contact with relevant international reference networks (ERNICA, ARM-Net) and patient advocacy organizations (KEKS, SoMa).
At the Center of Expertise, two dedicated teams care for patients:
Center 1: Pediatric AeroDigestive Team (PAeD)
This team cares for patients with conditions such as:
- Tracheal malformations (e.g., tracheal stenosis, tracheomalacia)
- Esophageal atresia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Congenital lung malformations (e.g., pulmonary sequestration, CPAM)
- Chest and abdominal wall defects (e.g., omphalocele, gastroschisis, pectus carinatum and excavatum)
Center 2: Gastrointestinal Team (GUT)
This team cares for patients with conditions such as:
- Duodenal atresia
- Small and large bowel atresia (e.g., jejunal, ileal, colonic)
- Colorectal malformations (e.g., anal atresia, Hirschsprung’s disease)
- Congenital malformations of the urogenital tract (e.g., bladder exstrophy)
- Neurogenic bladder dysfunction due to underlying conditions
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Appointments for the specialized outpatient clinic can be scheduled via the contact form or at the registration desk on the ground floor of our clinic.
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Phone: +43 316 385–14230
Telemedical follow-up care is also possible via Webex for long-term patients with an established connection to our team.
Inquiries: funktionsdiagnostik.kinderchirurgie@uniklinikum.kages.at
In February 2024, we were designated by the Federal Ministry as the first and currently only Type B Center for Vascular Anomalies in Childhood in Austria. In our vascular outpatient clinic, we care for patients with congenital and progressive vascular malformations. These often lead to pain, swelling, or emotional distress for children and adolescents.
Treatment of such anomalies ranges from careful observation to complex medication therapies and plastic-reconstructive surgical procedures. With a wide variety of therapeutic options, we can treat conditions such as hemangiomas or soft tissue tumors, and correct malformations like pectus excavatum (sunken chest) or protruding ears.
The experts in our specialized outpatient clinic know which individualized treatment is most appropriate in each case. Providing personalized care for children, adolescents, and their families is our highest priority.
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Appointments can be scheduled through the General Outpatient Clinic:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Phone: +43 316 385-14230
In this specialized outpatient clinic, we support children and adolescents with disorders of the urinary tract, intestines, esophagus, and stomach. Our team of experts provides targeted diagnostics and care for the following conditions:
Esophageal and Stomach Disorders
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- Achalasia
- Peristaltic disorders
- Hiatal hernia
- Follow-up care after surgery for esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis, and omphalocele
- Feeding and swallowing disorders, including preoperative assessment for placement of feeding tubes (PEG, button, jejunal tube)
Intestinal Disorders
- Bowel evacuation disorders (neurogenic and non-neurogenic)
- Therapy-resistant constipation, including evaluation to rule out organic causes
- Follow-up after surgery for Hirschsprung's disease
- Follow-up after surgery for anal atresia
- Pelvic floor dyssynergia
Urinary Tract Disorders
- Bladder emptying disorders (neurogenic and non-neurogenic)
- Enuresis nocturna, pediatric urinary incontinence
- Urge incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections
- Follow-up care after surgery for meningomyelocele, dystrophic malformations, and teratomas
- Follow-up care after spinal cord injuries
- Pelvic floor dyssynergia
Close Collaborations: The Functional Diagnostics team works closely with the specialized outpatient clinic for "Gutes LeBeN", and is tightly connected with the Continence and Pelvic Floor Center at the University Hospital Graz, the European Reference Network ERNICA, ARM-Net, and patient organizations such as KEKS Austria, SoMA Austria, and the association “Die Chronischen Experten: Kurzdarmsyndrom”.
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Urodynamic Functional Diagnostics is available Monday to Friday from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Clinic for Esophagus, Stomach, and Bowel:
+43 316 385-13684
Urodynamic Clinic:
+43 316 385-13679
Malformations of the hands or feet can be congenital or result from an accident. At our dedicated Hand and Foot Outpatient Clinic, our specialists meet with children, adolescents, and their parents to discuss the various treatment options.
In addition, our team plans and schedules surgical procedures and develops individualized follow-up care plans.
We work in close collaboration with our occupational (hand) therapist to ensure optimal recovery and support.
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Appointments can be scheduled through the General Outpatient Clinic:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
+43 316 385-14230
This clinic offers specialized diagnostics and therapies for a wide range of urological conditions that can affect patients from newborns to adolescents (and young adults).
We place strong emphasis on intensive interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with:
- The University Clinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (Nephrology, Endocrinology)
- The Clinical Department of Pediatric Radiology
- The Section for Pediatric Orthopedics (especially for MMC patients)
A major advantage is that all of our partner departments are located within the Children’s Center, making it possible to provide comprehensive diagnostics and follow-up care on an outpatient basis.
Additionally, through collaboration with the University Clinic for Neurosurgery and our own Functional Diagnostics unit, we are able to offer interdisciplinary long-term care for patients with severe malformations, even after corrective surgery.
A special priority for us is the long-term support of patients with myelomeningocele (MMC) and their families, helping them navigate the wide range of challenges they may face.
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Appointments can be scheduled through the General Outpatient Clinic:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
+43 316 385-14230
The Sports Medicine Outpatient Clinic at the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery offers comprehensive sports medicine care for elite athletes, young athletes in training, and patients whose conditions may benefit from physical activity. Services range from fitness and musculoskeletal function assessments to performance diagnostics on a bicycle or treadmill, as well as field-testing and individualized training plans.
Core Services of the Sports Medicine Team:
- Sports medical care for elite and youth athletes
- Preoperative risk assessments (e.g., for patients with pectus excavatum)
- Assessment of exercise capacity in children with cardiac conditions
(in cooperation with the Clinical Division of Cardiology, University Clinic for Internal Medicine) - Stress testing for patients with lung diseases (e.g., asthma, cystic fibrosis) to guide training plans
(in collaboration with the Clinical Division of Pulmonology and Allergology) - Sports medicine support for metabolic disorders
(e.g., obesity, anorexia athletica, myasthenia gravis, Osler’s disease, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency)
In our gait lab, a multimodal approach is used. In cooperation with physiotherapy, we apply the latest technologies to evaluate patients’ movement patterns, enhancing both preoperative and postoperative care. Through precise motion analysis, we can identify and address functional deficits at an early stage, offering targeted treatment and optimal support for our patients.
Research is also a major focus. Together with the Sports Medicine Outpatient Clinic, we conduct multiple projects aimed at advancing diagnostics and treatment strategies for children and adolescents.
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Appointments can be scheduled via the General Outpatient Clinic:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
+43 316 385-14230
In our Trauma Outpatient Clinic, we care for all patients following an accident, as well as those born with skeletal malformations.
Our pediatric trauma specialists create individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s needs -whether it's a newborn or a young adult. Treatment may involve surgical procedures or conservative therapies, always with a focus on comprehensive follow-up care. Routine follow-up continues until full recovery or growth completion, with physiotherapy and occupational therapy available on an outpatient basis to support the healing process.
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Appointments can be scheduled through the General Outpatient Clinic:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
+43 316 385-14230
Our Inpatient Wards
On our wards, a dedicated team of nurses and physicians ensures professional, personalized, and holistic care for children and adolescents.
We offer a day clinic, a 5-day ward, three inpatient wards, and a pediatric surgical intensive care unit.
In the ICU, a highly experienced team of doctors and nurses cares for premature and newborn infants, as well as older children and adolescents.
To help with orientation, our wards are color-coded:
- Blue and Yellow for the general class
- Red for the special class
- Green for the day clinic and 5-day ward
If your child is admitted to the day clinic, you will arrive at the scheduled time and, if your child is symptom-free, you may return home later the same afternoon. Children admitted to the 5-day ward are expected to stay for a short hospital stay (at least one night, excluding weekends).
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Ward Red (I): 1st Floor
+43 316 385-14300
Ward Blue (II): 1st Floor
+43 316 385-14350
Ward Yellow (III): 2nd Floor
+43 316 385-14400
Ward Green (IV): 2nd Floor
+43 316 385-14450
Intensive Care Unit: Basement Level 1
+43 316 385-14121
Bed Management Office (BOP):
Coordination of surgery appointments and bed allocation
+43 316 385-84232
All About the Child
Children are wonderfully different from adults: their bodies grow from newborns to adolescents, their needs change with each stage of life, and their understanding deepens with every new experience. All of these differences - and many more - influence how children respond to illness, examinations, or surgery.
That’s why it is so important to us that our young patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their recovery. The Children’s Center offers a variety of supportive services and resources, available to children, their friends, and family members.
A truly special offering - unique to our clinic - is our special art therapy program.
Our art therapist, Heidemarie Landgraf, supports children and adolescents on their healing journey through creative expression.
For many, painting and creating offer an easier way to express inner experiences than using words.
Our patients have the opportunity once a week to engage in textile or technical crafts and explore their creativity in a supportive and therapeutic environment.