# Publications

## Patient education resources and curriculum vitae

These documents are written by Dr. Colin G. Knight, MD, FACS, FAAP, for families considering or recovering from pediatric surgery. They are offered as general information and do not replace individual medical advice. For guidance specific to your child, please contact the office at (772) 462-3939 or via [ped-surg.com](https://ped-surg.com/).

## Available documents

### Curriculum Vitae

[Dr_Colin_Knight_CV.pdf](https://ped-surg.com/publications/Dr_Colin_Knight_CV.pdf)

Education, training, board certifications, hospital affiliations, professional service, peer-reviewed publications, and current academic appointments for Dr. Colin G. Knight, MD, FACS, FAAP. Includes 22 PubMed-indexed peer-reviewed publications with DOIs.

### Pediatric Hernia Repair: A Parent's Guide

[Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Hernia_Parents_Guide.pdf](https://ped-surg.com/publications/Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Hernia_Parents_Guide.pdf)

What inguinal, umbilical, and epigastric hernias are; when surgery is needed; what to expect on the day of operation; and what recovery looks like at home.

### Pediatric Appendicitis: What Parents Need to Know

[Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Appendicitis_Guide.pdf](https://ped-surg.com/publications/Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Appendicitis_Guide.pdf)

How appendicitis presents in children of different ages, how it is diagnosed, single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy, perforated and nonperforated cases, and recovery.

### Post-Operative Care for Pediatric Surgery Patients

[Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Post_Op_Care_Guide.pdf](https://ped-surg.com/publications/Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Post_Op_Care_Guide.pdf)

A general guide to pain control, wound care, activity, diet, follow-up, and warning signs to watch for after a pediatric operation.

### Pediatric Gallbladder Disease: A Family Resource

[Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Gallbladder_Family_Resource.pdf](https://ped-surg.com/publications/Dr_Colin_Knight_Pediatric_Gallbladder_Family_Resource.pdf)

Why gallbladder problems are rising in children and adolescents, common symptoms, diagnostic workup, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and post-operative diet.

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