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Pediatric surgeons are specialized medical professionals who focus on performing surgical procedures specifically on infants, children, and adolescents. Choosing a pediatric surgeon for your child can be advantageous for several reasons.....

Specialized Expertise: Pediatric surgeons undergo extensive training and education in pediatric surgery after completing their general surgical training. They acquire in-depth knowledge and experience in managing surgical conditions unique to children.

Familiarity with Pediatric Conditions: Pediatric surgeons have a deep understanding of the unique conditions that affect children, including both congenital and acquired diseases. They are skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric surgical conditions.

Child-Centered Approach: Pediatric surgeons are specifically trained to work with children, recognizing their distinct physical, emotional, and psychological needs. They possess the skills to communicate effectively with young patients and their families, helping to alleviate anxiety and build trust.

Precision in Pediatric Anatomy: Children's anatomical structures differ from those of adults, and pediatric surgeons are well-versed in these variations. They have a keen understanding of the specific nuances and challenges related to operating on smaller structures.

A pediatric urologist is a pediatric surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric Urology involves the study and management of the urinary system (including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra) as well as the genital system.

Some of the conditions they commonly manage include....

Congenital anomalies: Pediatric urologists deal with birth defects involving the urinary tract, such as vesicoureteral reflux (abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back into the kidneys), hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidneys), and undescended testicles.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Children are susceptible to UTIs, and pediatric urologists help diagnose and manage recurrent or complicated infections.

Urinary incontinence and voiding disorders: Pediatric urologists assist in addressing issues related to bladder control and voiding dysfunction, such as bedwetting (enuresis) and daytime wetting.

Hypospadias and other penile abnormalities: Hypospadias is a condition in which the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis instead of the tip. Pediatric urologists perform surgical repair for such penile abnormalities.

Genital and testicular disorders: Pediatric urologists manage conditions like phimosis (tight foreskin), hydrocele (fluid accumulation around the testicle), and testicular torsion (twisting of the testicle).

Kidney stones: Pediatric urologists help diagnose and treat kidney stones, which can occur in children, causing pain and potential complications.

An inguinal hernia always requires surgery, whatever the age of the patient. The surgery is done on day-care basis, which means the patient goes home on the same day the surgery is done.

An umbilical hernia may resolve on its own till about 3 years of age, depending on the size. Those which do not resolve by that age, will require surgery.

An irreducible/obstructed hernia is an emergency. The surgery has to be done as soon as possible within 6 hours to prevent complications like gangrene of herniated contents.