In this episode of the "In the Know" video series, Dai Chung, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of the Joint Pediatric Enterprise between UT Southwestern and Children’s Health, talks with Samir Pandya, M.D., Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern, to highlight accomplishments and innovation within the Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery team including: · Vast spectrum of procedures performed · Use of minimally invasive techniques to decrease recovery time · Emphasis on the importance of multidisciplinary care and partnership with other departments · Reduction of opioids in post-operative pain management · Dedication to allowing same-day discharges when possible