Monica Langer, MD, MPH
Monica Langer, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Pediatric Surgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation Health System Clinician of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery), Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineLanguage: English
Appointments
708.327.3627 (708.327.DOCS)
About
Monica Langer is a pediatric surgeon specializing in the treatment of newborns, infants and children with a range of conditions including congenital and acquired diseases of the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, traumatic injuries, hernias, gastroesophageal malformations, adolescent breast disease, prenatal counseling, intestinal disease and anorectal malformations.
Clinical and Research Expertise
Surgical treatment of congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers, with a particular interest in gastroschisis, as well as colorectal cancer, carcinoid tumors, and pancreatic cancer in children. Dr. Langer has a particular interest in clinical research aimed at improving outcomes for children requiring surgery in low-resource settings.
Procedures Performed/Conditions Treated
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Intestinal atresia
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Gastroschisis and omphalocele (abdominal wall defects)
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Tracheo-esophageal fistula
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Chest and abdominal masses
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Imperforate anus
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Esophageal and Alimentary Tract Surgeries
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Esophageal duplication or masses
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Nissen fundoplication
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Gastric tubes (G-tubes)
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Bowel resection for inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease)
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Hirschsprung’s disease
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Malrotation of the intestinal tract
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Intussusception
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Cholecystectomy
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Splenic surgery (complete and partial for cysts, sickle cell disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura)
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Appendicitis
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Pyloric stenosis
Congenital Neck Cyst Excision and Drainage
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Branchial cyst
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Thyroglossal duct cyst
Other Procedures Performed
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Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
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Traumatic injuries
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Lymph node biopsy and excision
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Breast surgery
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Soft tissue masses
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Vascular malformations
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Inguinal, umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias
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Undescended testicles
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Muscle biopsies
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Circumcision
Abdominal Tumors
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Neuroblastoma
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Wilms’ tumor
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Mesenteric cyst and mesenteric tumor resection
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Ovarian masses
Chest Surgeries
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Congenital lung masses (CPAM, CCAM, pulmonary sequestration)
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Acquired lung masses (lung metastases, benign lung lesions)
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Chest and mediastinal masses
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Recurrent pneumothorax
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Rib lesions
Endocrine Surgery
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Adrenal
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Thyroid
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Pancreatic
Gynecologic Surgery
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Ovary cyst or torsion (ovarian sparing or oophorectomy)
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Ovarian masses
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Pelvic cyst
Specialties
Education & Training
Education: University of Saskatchewan Royal University Hospital, Canada, 2003
Postgraduate Training: Residency in pediatric surgery, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, 2009-2011; Residency in general surgery, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, 2003-2009
Board Certifications: General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
Professional Organizations: American College of Surgeons; American Pediatric Surgical Association; Canadian Association of General Surgeons; Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
See Northwestern University Faculty Profile