Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP, Surgeon (Pediatric)
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Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP

Surgeon (Pediatric) | Pediatric Surgery

611 W. Park St. Urbana IL, 61801

About

Dr. Audrey Durrant is a general pediatric surgeon practicing in Urbana, IL.  Pediatric surgeons are board certifitied  general surgeons who undergo fellowship traing in pediatric surgery.  Pediatric surgeons have expertise in the diagnosis and care of premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents, and are the last of the true general surgeons.  The motto of the pediatric surgeon is "from the womb to the tomb".

Education and Training

Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson MD 2000

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery (Surgery)

Provider Details

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Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP
Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP's Expert Contributions
  • What is that Bulge? - The Pediatric Inguinal Hernia

    Pediatric inguinal hernia repairs are one of the most common procedures performed by pediatric surgeons. And parents will present to us with a child who has a bulge in the groin area - most often seen during a diaper change, most visible when the child is crying which will then disappear when the...

  • Leaking G-Tube Solutions

    Leaking gastrostomy tubes, the hidden nightmare haunting pediatric surgeons. These tubes, often inserted either temporarily to help an infant overcome feeding aversion can become permanent fixtures in their lives, especially for those with pharyngeal dysphasia.  But what happens when the insertion...

  • How long after inguinal hernia surgery can I workout?

    Post op instructions are tailored to the procedure and patient but for uncomplicated inguinal hernia surgery my instructions are no contact sports or lifting anything >10 lbs; no swimming or soaking in a bathtub for at least 2-6 weeks. READ MORE

  • Can colon resection fix colon cancer?

    Stage 1 colon cancer by definition had not spread beyond the lining of the colon. Approximately 90% of patients are cured with surgery alone and will not experience a cancer recurrence. READ MORE

  • What foods to avoid after gallbladder removal?

    After an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy you have no dietary restrictions. READ MORE

  • Does a colon biopsy hurt?

    The bowels do not feel pain beyond the dentate line (1-3 cm beyond the anus ) the most discomfort comes from the pressure of the gas. READ MORE

  • How long is recovery after colon polyp surgery?

    Most colon polyps can be removed endoscopically as an outpatient. READ MORE

  • How many days is recovery after gallstone surgery?

    The standard of care for gallstones is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. For an uncomplicated cholecystectomy is a one day hospital stay for pain control then no lifting >10 lbs for at least 2 weeks. Full recovery is usually after 4-6 weeks in an otherwise healthy patient. READ MORE

  • Can surgery fix hemorrhoids?

    Hemorrhoid surgery or a hemorrhoidectomy can be curative if post-operatively patients avoid constipation and straining. There are multiple of possible approaches and are patient dependent. READ MORE

  • abdominal wall hernia

    Most likely this is an incisional hernia related to your prior surgeries. The risk is that bowel can get incarcerated in the defect, loose blood supply and change an elective repair to an emergency repair. If you are determined not to have surgery you can wear an abdominal binder to contain the hernia. READ MORE

  • Can I treat tonsillitis at home?

    If the tonsils are not obstructing your airway causing sleep apnea - tonsillitis most often just a viral infection - this can be treated with gargling with salt water and anti-inflammatories. READ MORE

  • What foods should you avoid after gastric sleeve?

    After any bariatric procedure patients are advised to avoid concentrated sweets and to avoid carbonation. READ MORE

  • Can colon resection cause any health issues?

    To fully answer that question I would need to know what part of the colon is being resected and why. The one definite I can answer is that any abdominal surgery comes with a 10% lifetime risk of obstruction due adhesions - most can be managed non-operatively. READ MORE

  • How long is recovery after laparoscopic kidney resection surgery?

    This is patient dependent. If you are healthy living donor of a kidney you should be able to go home after 24 hours observation. READ MORE

  • What is the recovery for a child's tonsillectomy?

    Most children are recommended to have a soft diet and limited activity for 2-3 weeks post-op. READ MORE

  • Can kidney removal surgery cause any health issues?

    You only need one functioning kidney, and any abdominal surgery has a 10% lifetime risk of developing obstructions due to adhesion - most of which can be managed non-operatively. To answer further I would need to know why you were have the kidney removed. READ MORE

  • Can surgery fix chronic tonsils pain?

    The surgery that would be offered is removal of the tonsils - a tonsillectomy. So yes if you no longer have tonsils they will no longer cause you pain. READ MORE

  • Perianal abscess wound

    You might look at your nutrition - the best source is is food, but if you are not enough healthy food you may need to take a supplement. You also need to be taking in enough calories - healing requires energy. READ MORE

  • I want to know if i have gyno ( extra breast tissue)

    Your picture is consistent with male gynecomastia - fat is hormonally active and the increased circulating estrogens cause breast tissue enlargement in males and females. The reverse is also true - when you loose weight they become smaller. If you dont want to wait out the time for weight loss (and I know that is not easy to do) it can be addressed surgically. A procedure with good outcomes is a PESMA (pediatric endoscopic mastectomy) with liposuction with removes the tissue so there is no breast tissue left to respond to circulating estrogen. It would require a couple days in the hospital post-op but patient are happy with the outcome and the surgical scars are hidden in the axilla. Have your PMD refer you to a local pediatric surgeon. READ MORE

  • When can I go back to work after the colon biopsy?

    The majority of colon biopsy are performed via colonoscopy as an outpatient procedure. If uncomplicated (no significant bleeding, or perforation) you should be able to return to work the next day. READ MORE

  • What anesthesia do you use for colon surgery?

    Colon surgery requires general anesthesia - as to the specific anesthetic agents you will have to speak with you anesthesiologist. However biopsies can also be taken by endoscopy which does not require general anesthesia this is the difference between the biopsy being performed via a colonoscope versus full this thickness a full thickness biopsy which which will have to be done transabdominally. READ MORE

  • What anesthesia do you use for a bronchoscopy?

    A bronchoscopy requires putting a camera through your airway the combination of the gag reflex and your need to breathe - if you are awake you will feel like you are growing and would fight the procedure. For this reason and others it requires general anesthesia and ventilating bronchoschope. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Minimally invasive surgeryTrauma

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery University of South Florida 2019 - 2020
  • Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Sciences Carle Illinois College of Medicine 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American association of pediatrics  
  • American College of Surgeons, Florida Chapter  
  • National Medical Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Kenya Relief
  • Meals on Wheels

Internships

  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Brooklyn

Fellowships

  • Research Fellowship - Hospital for Sick kids/University of TorontoPediatric Surgery - OHSU

Professional Society Memberships

  • National Medial AssociationAssociation of Pediatric Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

  • National Medical AssociationAssociation of Pediatric Surgeons

Articles and Publications

  • Langer JC, Durrant AC et al. One-Stage Transanal Soave Pull-through for Hirschsprung Disease: a multicenter experience with 141 Children. Annals of Surgery. 2003 Oct; 238(4): 569-83.Valerie EP, Durrant AC et al. A Decade of Using Intraluminal Tracheal/Bronchial Stents in the Management of Tracheomalacia and/or Bronchomalacia: Is It Better than Aortopexy? Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2005 Jun; 40(6) 904-7.Micheaella Sunderland, Elizabeth Lafranchise, Audrey Durrant. Pediatric Aortic Injury from a BB Gun Injury Requiring Emergent Thoracotomy. Am. Surg. April 21, 2022.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • GritResilienceCommitment to lifelong learning - curiosity

Areas of research

  • Hirschsprungs DiseasePediatric Trauma

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Italy

Hobbies / Sports

  • RunningWeight LiftingReading

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Areas of research

Hirschsprungs Disease

Pediatric trauma

 

Audrey C. Durrant, FACS, FAAP's Practice location

Carle Foundation Hospital

611 W. Park St. -
Urbana, IL 61801
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Get to know Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Audrey C. Durrant, who serves patients in Illinois.

A trusted pediatric surgeon, Dr. Durrant works with patients at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

The 453-bed Carle Foundation Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and offers Level III perinatal services. It’s certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 3 Epilepsy Center.

Raised in Canada, Dr. Durrant earned her Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in 1993, and received her medical degree from UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2000. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2009, before completing a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the Oregon Health Sciences University in 2011. Finally, she returned to the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2012, where she furthered her training in pediatric surgery.

Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certifications in both general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

Achieving fellowship status, she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric surgeons are trained as general surgeons who then go on to get specialty training to perform surgery on children and neonates with various congenital and oncologic issues.

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