FAQs
Yes. Pediatric surgeons are trained to operate on babies of all ages, including newborns. With modern anesthesia and monitoring, surgery is safe when performed in a specialized setup.
Common signs include stomach pain (often shifting to the right lower abdomen), vomiting, fever, poor appetite, and worsening pain while walking or moving. Click to watch video
Yes. Circumcision is commonly performed as a day care surgery, and most children go home the same day.
Most pediatric surgeries are performed under general anesthesia. Pediatric anesthesia is very safe and ensures your child is pain-free during the procedure. Click to watch video
Day care surgery means your child is admitted, operated, and discharged on the same day without an overnight stay.
Children typically recover faster than adults. Many return to normal activity within a few days, depending on the surgery.
A hernia often appears as a swelling in the groin or scrotum, especially when the child cries, coughs, or strains. Click to watch video
Hydrocele is fluid collection around the testis causing scrotal swelling. Some resolve naturally, but persistent hydroceles may need surgery.
Hypospadias is a birth condition where the urinary opening is located below the tip of the penis. It may also be associated with penile curvature. Click to watch video
A liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver caused by infection. It is treatable but needs prompt medical care. Click to watch video
Treatment includes antibiotics and sometimes drainage under ultrasound guidance. Surgery is rarely required.
Phimosis is when the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back. Mild tightness is normal in young children, but persistent tightness may need treatment.
Circumcision may be advised for true phimosis, repeated foreskin infections, pain while passing urine, or recurrent UTIs in selected cases.
If your child has swelling, pain, repeated infections, congenital abnormalities, urinary issues, hernia, hydrocele, or suspected appendicitis, it is best to consult early.
Seek help if your child has high fever, persistent vomiting, severe pain, breathing difficulty, bleeding, or increasing redness / swelling at the surgical site.
A pediatric surgeon is specially trained to treat surgical problems in infants and children, using child-specific techniques and care.