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Paediatric Surgery

What is Pediatric Surgery?

In a Pediatric Surgery department, a variety of surgical procedures are performed to treat conditions affecting infants and children.

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Here are some common procedures

  • Imaging Studies
    • Ultrasound - Often used to evaluate abdominal conditions, such as appendicitis or hydronephrosis.
    • CT Scans and MRIs - Used for more detailed imaging of complex conditions, including tumours or congenital anomalies.
  • Endoscopy
    • Upper Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) - Used to visualise the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum for conditions like reflux or foreign body removal
    • Colonoscopy - To examine the colon for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or polyps.

  • Appendectomy - Surgical removal of the appendix, commonly performed for appendicitis.
  • Hernia Repair - Surgery to correct inguinal or umbilical hernias, which can be performed through open or laparoscopic techniques.
  • Circumcision - Surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, often performed in newborns or infants.
  • Pyloromyotomy - Surgical procedure to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, which involves cutting the muscle at the lower end of the stomach to allow food to pass into the intestine.
  • Gastrostomy Tube Placement - Insertion of a feeding tube directly into the stomach for children who cannot eat by mouth.
  • Tumour Resection - Surgical removal of tumours, such as neuroblastomas or Wilms tumours, depending on their location and type.
  • Congenital Anomaly Repair - Correction of congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate, or congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
  • Bowel Resection - Removal of diseased sections of the intestine, often for conditions like Crohn's disease or intestinal obstruction.

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