Childrens Surgery International, formerly part of Operation Smile, is a Minnesota-based, non-profit volunteer organization whose focus is to serve the underprivileged of the world by providing specialized medical and surgical services in a safe, compassionate and culturally sensitive manner and to promote in-country self-sufficiency through professional training and support.During our Smile Missions, our primary focus is cleft lip and cleft palate. As circumstances arise and our expertise allows, we will also do the following:Approval for surgery, including Smile Cleft Surgery, will require consensus of the Surgical Team Leader, Anesthesia Team Leader, Pediatrician, and Nursing Clinical Coordinator.Childrens Surgery International, formerly part of Operation Smile, was the first Minnesota based 501 ( c ) organization dedicated to providing free surgical repair children in developing countries who suffer from facial deformities.Our volunteers have provided life-changing surgeries for children in Venezuela, North Viet Nam, Morocco, Mexico, Peru and Ghana.We are a humanitarian organization depending upon volunteerism and donations from foundations, corporations and individuals. Our network of professionals bring smiles and hope to children and parents in developing countries.