Specialities
General Pediatric Surgery
CONDITIONS:
- Inguinal Hernia: A condition where a portion of the intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles into the inguinal canal.
- Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical removal (appendectomy) to prevent rupture and infection.
- Pyloric Stenosis: Narrowing of the pylorus (the opening between the stomach and small intestine), leading to projectile vomiting and dehydration.
- Undescended Testes (Cryptorchidism): Testes that have not descended into the scrotum, requiring surgical intervention to correct.
- Hirschsprung’s Disease: Congenital condition causing a lack of nerve cells in the colon, leading to bowel obstruction and constipation.
- Intussusception: Telescoping of one segment of the intestine into another, causing bowel obstruction and abdominal pain.
- Anorectal Malformations: Congenital abnormalities affecting the anus and rectum, such as imperforate anus or anal stenosis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
- Choledochal Cysts: Dilations of the bile ducts, which may require surgical excision to prevent complications.
- Hydronephrosis: Swelling of the kidney due to obstruction of urine flow, often requiring surgical correction.
- Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Congenital defects affecting the esophagus, which may require surgical repair shortly after birth.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Defect in the diaphragm allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity, affecting lung development.
- Gastroschisis and Omphalocele: Abdominal wall defects where abdominal organs protrude outside the body, requiring surgical repair.
- Meconium Ileus: Intestinal obstruction in newborns due to thickened meconium, often associated with cystic fibrosis.
- Wilms Tumor: A type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children, usually diagnosed around age 3 or 4.
PROCEDURES:
- Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgical techniques using small incisions and a camera to visualize and operate inside the abdomen.
- Open Surgery: Traditional surgical approach involving larger incisions to access and repair internal organs.
- Orchiopexy: Surgical fixation of undescended testes into the scrotum.
- Pyloromyotomy: Surgical division of the thickened muscle causing pyloric stenosis.
- Hernia Repair: Surgical correction of inguinal, umbilical, or other types of hernias.
- Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix to treat appendicitis.
- Anorectal Surgery: Repair of anorectal malformations, such as anal atresia or imperforate anus.
- Esophageal Reconstruction: Surgical repair of esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula.
- Bowel Resection and Anastomosis: Removal of diseased segments of the intestine followed by reconnection of the healthy portions.
- CDH Repair: Surgical closure of the diaphragmatic defect in congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
- Gastroschisis or Omphalocele Closure: Surgical repair of abdominal wall defects to return abdominal organs to the proper position.
- Meconium Ileus Decompression: Surgical intervention to relieve intestinal obstruction caused by thickened meconium.
- Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney affected by conditions such as Wilms tumor or hydronephrosis.
- Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder, often necessary in cases of choledochal cysts or gallstones.
- Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube Placement: Surgical insertion of feeding tubes for long-term nutritional support in children with feeding difficulties.
This list covers many of the common conditions and procedures encountered in general pediatric surgery, but it’s not exhaustive. Each case is unique, and treatment plans may vary depending on the specific diagnosis and patient characteristics.