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Sargical Care for Your Dear Child
List of some commonly performed surgeries. Remember, there are many more…
General Paediatric Surgeries
includes the common pediatric surgical problems usually involing the intestines, limbs and other parts of the body
Circumcision
A minor surgical procedure to excise the excess skin over the glans penis or prepuce.
Inguinal Hernia
Usually a routine surgery but may become an emergency if obstructed or strangulated.
Hydrocele
Can wait up to 2 years of age, if not resolved spontaneously, should undergo surgery.
Undescended Testes
Should be operated within 1 year of age, if delayed permanent loss of function occurs.
Rectal Polyp
Painless bleeding during defecation. If untreated may lead to anemia & growth failure.
Appendicitis
Emergemcy. May resolve with treatment, if not, appendectomy is indicated.
Intussusception
Surgical emergency. Should be operated as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage.
Hirschsprung Disease
Congenital defects cause severe constipation. Requires surgery in multiple stages.
Intestinal Malrotation
Defective rotation of gut during development. Needs surgical correction.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Emergency. May need surgical intervention. Poor prognosis.
Neonatal Surgeries
includes the common pediatric surgical problems within the first 28 days of life after birth, mostly congenital in nature
Anorectal Malformation
Congenital absence of anus in its normal position. Needs immidiate surgery.
Hirschsprung Disease
Congenital defects cause severe constipation. Requires surgery in multiple stages.
Omphalocele
Protrusion of intestine through the umbilicus covered with a membrane. Emergency.
Gastroschisis
Protrusion of intestine through the umbilicus without any membrane. Emergency surgery.
Meconium Ileus
Intestinal obstruction due to thick, turr like meconium. Needs emergency surgery.
Intestinal Atresia
Complete obstruction of intestine due to congenital causes. Needs urgent surgery.
Duodenal Atresia
Complete obstruction of intestine due to congenital causes. Needs urgent surgery.
Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS)
Narrowing of pylorus of stomach causes severe vomiting. Needs surgery.
Intestinal Obstruction
Can be caused due to various reasons like congenital bands and adhesion. Needs surgery.
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Emergency. May need surgical intervention. Poor prognosis.
Hepatobiliary Surgeries
includes the common pediatric surgical problems involving the liver, biliary channels, pancreas and spleen. Some are congeital and others are acquired
Gall Bladder Stone
Rare in children. If present needs evaluation for hematological disease. Surgery is recommended.
Choledochal Cyst
Dilatation of the common bile duct. Needs MRCP to diagnose. Surgery recommended.
Splenomegaly
Enlarged spllen mostly due to hematological disroders. At a point needs surgery.
Biliary Atresia
Congenital obstruction of the biliary tract. Present with persistant jaundice. Needs multiple surgeries.
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
A complication of pancreatitis. May improve with conservative management. If not, surgery.
Portal Hypertension
Hypertension of portal system. May present with blood vomiting. May need surgery.
Minimal Invasive Surgeries
surgeries done using modern technology like laparoscopy, endoscopy and cystoscopy. Ensure minimal pain and rapid recovery.
Lap. Cholecystectomy
This is a keyhole surgery performed through small incisions in the belly to remove the gallbladder
Lap. Appendectomy
This is a minimally invasive surgery used to remove an inflamed appendix through small cuts in the abdomen.
Lap. Pyeloromyotomy
This is a keyhole surgery used to cut and open the thickened muscle at the stomach’s exit to help food pass easily.
Cystoscopic Evaluation
The doctor uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to look directly inside the child’s bladder and urinary tract
Cystoscopic Fulguration
A complication of pancreatitis. May improve with conservative management. If not, surgery.
Lap. Pyeloplasty
This is a surgery done through tiny abdominal cuts to repair a blockage where the kidney connects to the ureter.
Pediatric Urology
includes the common urological problems both congenital and acquired involving kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra
Hypospadias
Where the opening of the penis is located on the underside instead of at the tip
Epispadias
Where the opening of the penis is located on the top surface instead of at the tip
PUJ obstruction
A blockage where the kidney connects to the tube that carries urine to the bladder
VUJ obstruction
A blockage where the ureter connects to the bladder, making it difficult for urine to empty properly from the kidney
Vesicoureteric Reflux
Where urine incorrectly flows backward from the bladder up into the kidneys instead of going out of the body
Posterior Urethral Valve
This is a condition in boys where an abnormal flap of tissue blocks the flow of urine out of the bladder
Phimosis/Paraphimosis
This is a condition where the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis
Hydronephrosis
This occurs when urine cannot drain properly from the kidney, causing it to become swollen and enlarged.
Ureterocele
Where the end of the tube carrying urine from the kidney swells into a small, balloon-like pouch inside the bladder
Duplex Renal System
where a person has an extra drainage tube (ureter) for a single kidney
