PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

pediatric surgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing surgery on infants, children, and adolescents. They have extensive training and experience in the unique needs of young patients, from their developing bodies to their psychological and emotional well-being. 

What pediatric surgeons do 

Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions:

Congenital malformations: These are birth defects that are present from birth, such as cleft lip and palate, spina bifida, and heart defects.

Gastrointestinal problems: This includes conditions like appendicitis, hernia, and bowel obstructions.

Urological problems: This includes conditions like hypospadias, undescended testicles, and bladder exstrophy.

Trauma: This includes injuries sustained in accidents or falls.

Oncology: This includes the treatment of childhood cancers.

Performing a variety of surgical procedures:

Open surgery: This involves making an incision in the skin to access the affected area.

Minimally invasive surgery: This involves making small incisions and using specialized instruments to perform the surgery. This can include laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery.

Endoscopic surgery: This involves using a thin tube with a camera and light to perform surgery through natural openings in the body.