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
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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".

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Education and Training

Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson MD 2000

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery (Surgery)

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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...

  • When can I drink alcohol after gallbladder surgery?

    Everyone responds to anesthesia differently - start with clear liquids such as water then dilute juice (high sugar content does not sit well with some) . After that you have no restrictions and may return to a regular diet. READ MORE

  • Can surgery fix an inguinal hernia?

    After the neonatal period surgery is the only treatment for an inguinal hernia. The choice of a tissue versus a repair with mesh is surgeon dependent. READ MORE

  • Can surgery fix a groin hernia?

    After the neonatal period surgery is the only treatment for a groin hernia. The choice of tissue versus mesh repair is surgeon dependent. READ MORE

  • How do you treat an inguinal hernia in a child?

    Inguinal hernia's in children are congenital, related to in utero development. It requires surgical repair tissue repair (no mesh, because children grow and mesh does not). I prefer a laparoscopic repair because it allow me to see both sides and has minimal scarring (so she can still wear a bikini). READ MORE

  • Can you live a long life after a thyroidectomy?

    The flip answer is yes of course. But the devil is in the details. I believe your real question is will having my thyroid removed change my life expectancy? So why did you have the thyroidectomy? Was it complete or partial and what happens now? These are all questions to have with your surgeon. READ MORE

  • What antibiotics treat infected stitches?

    The treatment for infected stitches is to remove the stitches. READ MORE

  • How long after hiatal hernia surgery can you drive?

    After abdominal surgery the restrictions related to driving are two fold: (1) no driving is recommended while taking any narcotics (2) wearing of the cross body seatbelt might cause discomfort. After uncomplicated surgery patients are usually able to return to regular activity after 4 to 6 weeks, sooner in laparoscopic versus open procedure which are associated with less pain. READ MORE

  • How do you shrink a hernia?

    An adult hernia is a weakness in the abdominal floor ; when you strain you notice the defect bulge increase in size, as you relax it becomes less visible. Any activity that increases intra-abdominal pressures will increase the inguinal bulge - coughing, constipation, straining with heavy lifting. Only surgery will repair the defect READ MORE

  • When can I exercise after inguinal hernia repair?

    For an uncomplicated inguinal hernia repair, either tissue or mesh repair the usual time for return to regular activity is 4 to 6 weeks post-op. Please wait to be officially cleared by your surgeon. READ MORE

  • Do you need anesthesia for a bronchoscopy?

    A bronchoscopy requires placing a large scope down your airway for biopsy or removal of a foreign body - without anesthesia you would feel like you are drowning and would put you and the endoscopist at risk - so Yes anesthesia is needed for a bronchoscopy. READ MORE

  • Can colon biopsy be done without anesthesia?

    Above the dentate line, the bowels do not feel pain - so yes you could do a biopsy without anesthesia (we do rectal biopsies at bedside in the NICU). However, access to the colon beyond the proximal rectum will cause pain and discomfort - so for that reason it is best done under anesthesia. READ MORE

  • Can spinal anesthesia cause any issues?

    Any invasive procedure comes with risks. This is a conversation to have with your anesthesiologist who is a trained medical doctor with additional 4 to 9 years of post-graduate training, especially if they have specialized. If you trust your surgeon, trust that they have a good team which includes an anesthesiologist that they probably work with on every case. To just give you a laundry list of spinal anesthesia complications does you no good, you need to know if YOUR anesthesiologist has had those complications. READ MORE

  • How long is the hospital stay for colon resection?

    Length of stay is multifactorial but first is than elective procedure? What is the indication for the resection and what is the extent of the resection? Was the procedure open or laparoscopic and what is the underlying health of the patient. Patient, and intra-operative factors and surgeon experience make this a question for your surgeon. It could be as little as 3 days to 7 days or longer. READ MORE

  • When can I go back to work after a kidney biopsy?

    Kidney biopsy are usually performed as outpatient procedure under CT or US guidance by interventional radiologists. For an uncomplicated procedure you should be able to go back to work the next day with some restrictions on activity based on the indication for the biopsy. READ MORE

  • Do you need anesthesia for a colonoscopy?

    The options for sedation of colonoscopy include no sedation, moderate procedural sedation or deep sedation. This will be patient and procedure dependent (ie diagnostic vs interventional colonoscopy). This is a discussion to be had with the endoscopist. READ MORE

  • Epididymitis pain?

    Ongoing discharge is not normal, return to your surgeon for an evaluation. READ MORE

  • Previous hernia?

    Asymptomatic, with no recurrence then you had the desired outcome from the surgery. I am sure that you have done many strenuous activities since 9 months of age. You have no restrictions and can go to the gym. READ MORE

  • Can you repair a hernia without mesh?

    A tissue repair (repair without mesh) is possible depending on the size of the defect. Have a discussion with your surgeon - this is an elective procedure, if you are not getting what you want then get a second opinion from another surgeon. READ MORE

  • Surgical question (distal bicep tendon)?

    A ruptured tendon is permanent damage without surgery - a 3 week delay will not lead to other injuries if you listen to your body and its current limitations. READ MORE

  • Both feet are swollen?

    Bilateral swelling is not related to the surgery - it sounds like venous insufficiency - probably worsened by fluids you got during the surgery and post-op decreased activity. You should make an appointment to go see your PMD. 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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