Overview
The Pediatric General Surgery Unit at We Care India partner hospital provides
expert surgical assistance for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of general and thoracic surgical disorders for children of all ages. We perform approximately 2000 general and thoracic surgical procedures each year. Our surgical team consists of two pediatric general surgeons and an advanced practice nurse skilled in the surgical and postoperative care of premature babies, neonates, children and adolescents up to the age of 19 years. We have a busy and patient-friendly day surgery program.
Surgery (General and Thoracic) Program and Clinics
Pediatric surgery is one of the broadest surgical specialties since it is defined by the age of the patient, not the organ system. Surgeons at We Care India partner hospital treat the entire spectrum of problems in children of all ages, sizes and maturity levels - from the tiniest premature infants to adult-sized teenagers.
Some of these problems can include : -
- Congenital problems of the chest and abdomen, including esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia, congenital lobar emphysema, congenital lung cysts, congenital cysts of the mediastinum, abdominal wall defects, congenital bowel obstruction (atresia and malrotation), imperforate anus, and Hirschprung's disease.
- Pre-natal consultation for fetal anomalies. Children's Hospital surgeons also consult at area Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
- Hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, epigastric and diaphragmatic.
- Tumors of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitourinary tract and extremities. We offer biopsies, resections and excisions.
- Trauma and burns. Children's Hospital is the only free-standing Level I Trauma Center dedicated solely to the care of children in Wisconsin.
- Head and neck surgery including congenital cysts, inflammatory disease, thyroid disease, bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy.
- Intestinal diseases including stomach, small intestine, colon, appendix and rectum.
- Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Liver, gall bladder, spleen and pancreas disease.
- Genitourinary tract problems including kidney and bladder trauma, groin and scrotal hernias, ovarian and testicular abnormalities, including torsion and hydroceles.
- Extremity soft tissue problems including tumors, inflammatory disease and trauma.
Pediatric Surgery FAQ
What is a pediatric surgeon?
When your child needs medical treatment, you want him or her to have the very best care available. So it stands to reason that if your child needs an operation, you will want to consult with a surgeon who is qualified and experienced in operating on children. Surgeons who specialize in general surgery often provide surgical care for children, and they are fully qualified to perform many operations on children. In more urbanized areas of the country, another kind of surgeon -- the pediatric surgeon -- is also available to provide comprehensive surgical care for children. Pediatric surgeons operate on children whose development ranges from the newborn stage through the teenage years.
What is the pediatric surgeon's role in treating the child?
Pediatric surgeons are primarily concerned with the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of surgical problems in children. Some medical conditions in newborns are not compatible with a good quality of life unless these problems are corrected surgically. These conditions must be recognized immediately by neonatologists, pediatricians, and family physicians. Pediatric surgeons cooperate with all of the specialists involved in a child's medical care to determine whether surgery is the best option for the child.
What is the focus of pediatric surgery?
Pediatric surgeons utilize their expertise in providing surgical care for all problems or conditions affecting children that require surgical intervention. They participate in transplantation operations, and like most surgeons today, they use laparoscopic techniques for some operations. They also have particular expertise in the following areas of responsibility:
- Neonatal - ediatric surgeons have specialized knowledge in the surgical repair of birth defects, some of which may be life threatening to premature and full-term infants.
- Prenatal - Pediatric surgeons, in cooperation with radiologists, use ultrasound and other technologies during the fetal stage of a child's development to detect any abnormalities. They can then plan corrective surgery and educate and get to know parents before their baby is born. Prenatal diagnosis may lead to fetal surgery, which is a new forefront in the subspecialty of pediatric surgery. Application of most fetal surgical techniques is still in the experimental stage.
- Trauma -Because trauma is the number one killer of children in the United States, pediatric surgeons are routinely faced with critical care situations involving traumatic injuries sustained by children that may or may not require surgical intervention. Many pediatric surgeons are involved in accident prevention programs in their communities that are aimed at curbing traumatic injuries in children.
- Pediatric Oncology -Pediatric surgeons are involved in the diagnosis and surgical care of children with malignant tumors as well as those with benign growths.
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