Stig Somme, MD, offers pediatric surgery at Avera Medical Group Pediatric Specialists — Plaza 1, in Sioux Falls, SD. This department brings together pediatric specialists from across the health care spectrum.
“I love working with children; they’re a fascinating patient population,” said Dr. Somme. “It’s a joy to help them get better and long-term improve their lives.”
Expert Care in Pediatric Surgery
At the initial appointment, Dr. Somme gets to know your child and your family. He also provides education about the treatment options, explaining if and why surgery might be needed.
He is committed to using the least invasive approach possible, prioritizing techniques that minimize incisions, reduce pain, and promote faster recovery. He has extensive experience caring for neonatal patients, including performing minimally invasive procedures in infants.
His expertise includes lung and chest surgery, as well as surgery on the esophagus, stomach, and the intestine. These operations are primarily performed using advanced minimally invasive techniques — thoracoscopy and laparoscopy — which involve tiny incisions and the use of thin, lighted instruments equipped with a camera for enhanced precision.
“The operations are challenging,” said Dr. Somme. “You have small patients, so the structures are smaller. We train a long time to treat patients with precise care.”
Active Lifestyle
When he’s not at work, Dr. Somme loves doing anything outdoors, any time of the year, whether that’s running, biking, hiking or skiing.
