Sometimes a little extra care,
that all it matters….
Surgical 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 12 months 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. Needs 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.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Rare in children. If present needs evaluation for hematological disease. Surgery is recommended.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Dilatation of the common bile duct. Needs MRCP to diagnose. Surgery recommended.
Laparoscopic Pyeloromyotomy
Enlarged spllen mostly due to hematological disroders. At a point needs surgery.
Cystoscopic Evaluation
Congenital obstruction of the biliary tract. Present with persistant jaundice. Needs multiple surgeries.
Cystoscopic Fulguration
A complication of pancreatitis. May improve with conservative management. If not, surgery.
Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty
Hypertension of portal system. May present with blood vomiting. May need surgery.
Pediatric
Urology
includes the common urological problems both congenital and acquired involving kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra
Hypospadias
Opening of the urethra is present on the ventral surface of the penis. Needs surgery.
Epispadias
Congenital defects cause severe constipation. Requires surgery in multiple stages.
PUJ obstruction
Protrusion of intestine through the umbilicus covered with a membrane. Emergency.
VUJ obstruction
Protrusion of intestine through the umbilicus without any membrane. Needs emergency surgery.
Vesicoureteric Reflux
Intestinal obstruction due to thick, turr like meconium. Needs emergency surgery.
Posterior Urethral Valve
Complete obstruction of intestine due to congenital causes. Needs urgent surgery.
Phimosis/Paraphimosis
Complete obstruction of intestine due to congenital causes. Needs urgent surgery.
Hydronephrosis
Narrowing of pylorus of stomach causes severe vomiting. Needs surgery.
Ureterocele
Can be caused due to various reasons like congenital bands and adhesion. Needs surgery.
Duplex Renal System
Emergency. May need surgical intervention. Poor prognosis.