Paediatric Surgery

Paediatric surgeons are doctors who specialise in the surgical management of conditions affecting children of all ages.

Medical Conditions

Congenital or acquired conditions requiring surgical management including:
- appendicitis
- intussusception
- abscess drainage
- wound repair
- trauma surgery
Gastrointestinal malformations like:
- oesophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula
- hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
- intestinal atresia
- meconium plugs
- Hirschsprung’s disease
- imperforate anus
Urological problems like:
- posterior urethral valves
- chordee
- undescended testes
- ureteric reflux
Abdominal wall defects:
- omphalocele
- gastroschisis
- hernias
Chest wall deformities
Childhood tumors

Specialty Areas of Interest

Paediatric urology
Paediatric oncology
Congential malformations
Paediatric trauma
Neonatal surgery

Associated Tests

Procedures

Extraordinarily varied depending on the presenting problem.

What to expect

History

Your paediatric surgeon will begin by asking about the main problem. How it began, its development and progress are all important. They will also ask about other medical and surgical conditions, family history and previous treatments.

Examination

The surgeon will examine the child generally, looking at development and general condition before focussing in on the presenting problem. A parent or guardian should be present to reassure and comfort the child if required.