Overview

At Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, the paediatric surgical team serves newborns, infants, children, and adolescents with urological, congenital, GI, and other surgical conditions. Our Paediatric Surgery Department at Apollo Lucknow comprises an expert team of specialists, including paediatricians, anaesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals, who provide comprehensive surgical care for children in Lucknow, from initial consultation through treatment and follow-up. 

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Key Highlights

• Excellence in paediatric surgical care
• Child-centred approach and family support
• Advanced operation theatre facilities
• Minimally invasive surgery facility wherever required
• Dedicated NICU & PICU for critical infants and children
• Intensive post-operative care support

About Paediatric Surgery

What Is Paediatric Surgery?
Paediatric surgery is a branch of surgery focused on diagnosing and treating surgical disorders affecting newborns, children, and adolescents. Children are not merely young adults. Their bodies are still in the development stage and require unique surgical procedures to treat various medical conditions. A paediatric surgeon treats congenital disorders in infants and conditions that occur later in childhood.

Conditions That Require Paediatric Surgery
Numerous diseases in young individuals demand surgical treatment, such as: - 

• Congenital problems
• Hernias and Hydroceles
• Intestinal blockage
• Undescended testicle
• Appendicitis
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Malformed anus or rectum
• Congenital gastrointestinal disorder
• Hypospadias and other urogenital health problems
• Cysts and lumps
• Injuries or burns 

Age Groups We Treat

• Newborn and premature babies
• Infants
• Toddlers
• Adolescents
• Young adults

Surgical Care for Newborns, Children and Adolescents
Surgical conditions in children may be detected during pregnancy, in infancy, or later in childhood. Planning is based on the child's age, maturity, development, and health. In cases of serious medical conditions in newborns, coordination with neonatology and intensive care specialists is necessary before and after the surgical procedure. 

When possible, minimally invasive technologies (laparoscopic surgery) are utilised. The importance of minimally invasive surgery lies in the use of specialised instruments and small incisions. The paediatric surgeon assesses the child and shares the best option with the family. 

Why Choose Our Paediatric Surgery Team in Lucknow at Apollo? 

Paediatric surgical treatment involves more than just surgery. 

• Expert Paediatric Surgical Care: Children receive care from the country's leading paediatric surgeons, with years of specialised clinical experience.
• Personalised Treatment Planning: Every medical journey starts with a personalised treatment plan designed to meet the unique needs of the child and their family.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Advanced operating room infrastructure seamlessly supports both scheduled procedures and emergency interventions.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Complex paediatric conditions often require a coordinated team approach, bringing together paediatric surgeons and other relevant specialists to provide comprehensive care.
• Preoperative Assessment and Anaesthesia: Thorough pre-surgical evaluations ensure that children are fully prepared for surgery and anaesthesia. Anaesthesia protocols are custom-built based on the child's age, weight, overall health, and the specific demands of the surgery.
• Neonatal and Intensive Care: Newborns and critically ill patients often require specialised monitoring before and after procedures. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) plays a critical role in managing complex neonatal conditions and emergencies.
• Postoperative Recovery: Comprehensive recovery protocols include rigorous monitoring of pain management, wound healing, nutritional status, and physical rehabilitation.

Conditions We Treat

Children may require surgery for different medical problems. Conditions requiring surgery in children can be grouped as follows:

General Paediatric Conditions

• Inguinal hernia
• Umbilical hernia
• Hydrocele
• Appendicitis
• Soft tissue swellings and cysts
• Paediatric trauma
• Burns requiring surgical care

Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Conditions

• Intestinal obstruction
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Anorectal malformations
• Pyloric stenosis
• Gastrointestinal congenital disorders
• Biliary atresia
• Choledochal cyst
• Esophageal atresia
• Gastroschisis
• Omphalocele

These conditions may be diagnosed before birth, shortly after delivery, or later during childhood.

Paediatric Urological Conditions

• Undescended testis or cryptorchidism
• Hypospadias
• Phimosis
• Paediatric urinary abnormalities
• Other paediatric urological disorders

Some conditions require monitoring, while others may need surgical correction at an appropriate age.

Newborn and Congenital Conditions
Newborns may require specialised surgical assessment for:

• Congenital anomalies
• Neonatal intestinal obstruction
• Anorectal malformations
• Abdominal wall defects
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Other gastrointestinal congenital conditions

Thoracic Conditions
Paediatric surgical evaluation may be required for:

• Chest wall conditions
• Thoracic abnormalities
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Other chest-related surgical conditions

Paediatric Surgical Oncology Conditions
Some tumours in children may require surgical assessment. These may include:

• Wilms' tumour
• Neuroblastoma

Symptoms That May Require Surgical Evaluation
When your child experiences symptoms that may indicate a surgical condition, our paediatric surgery team at Apollo Lucknow can provide expert medical evaluation. Not every warning sign means surgery is required; however, seeking timely medical advice can help identify the underlying cause and determine the appropriate treatment. 

• Any lump in the abdomen, groin, scrotum, or any other part of the body should be evaluated by a physician, especially if it increases in size or is painful.
• Severe abdominal pain needing evaluation could be accompanied by fever, vomiting, or appetite loss.
• Vomiting along with the swollen abdomen needs to be followed up with medical care.
• Any groin swelling could indicate an inguinal hernia or a hydrocele.
• Since birth, if a newborn has trouble establishing normal bowel function, evaluation could be needed.
• Pain when urinating, frequent urinary infections, and other urinary problems should be evaluated by a paediatric urologist.
• Children with a congenital abnormality of a limb, eye, or other body structure should be seen by a surgeon.
• Abdominal or recurrent infections will require prompt surgical evaluation.
• Any child who has suffered severe trauma and is bleeding internally will require assessment by an emergency surgical team.
• Any wound that fails to heal, with or without signs of infection, should be inspected.

Surgical Services at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow

Apollo Hospitals Lucknow provides services and surgical support in multiple fields of paediatric surgery.

• Specialised surgical treatment for infants with congenital or acquired defects.
• Diagnosis and treatment of common surgical conditions in children.
• Minimally invasive surgery may be used in selected paediatric cases.
• Surgical care for congenital and acquired conditions affecting the stomach, intestines, liver, and biliary system.
• Treatment of selected conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive tract.
• Evaluation and treatment of selected chest and thoracic surgical conditions.
• Care for anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, and other colorectal conditions.
• Surgical evaluation and treatment of children with trauma-related injuries.
• Selected procedures may allow children to undergo surgery and return home on the same day.
• Regular follow-up focuses on healing and long-term outcomes

Diagnosis and Evaluation

In evaluating children for potential surgery, the first consideration is to ascertain the symptoms, medical history, and diagnosis. Diagnostic evaluation includes: 

• Consultation with a paediatric surgeon
• Physical examination
• Laboratory analysis
• Ultrasound
• Computerised tomography
• Magnetic resonance imaging
• Doppler ultrasound
• MCU studies as necessary
• Urodynamic tests in certain cases
• Preoperative evaluation 

Expectant parents whose unborn child has been diagnosed with some congenital defect may be guided about the mode of treatment after delivery.

Treatments and Procedures

Some of the possible approaches could be:

• Minimally invasive surgery
• Laparoscopic operations
• Plastic surgery
• Surgical interventions in newborns
• Urology operations
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Emergency paediatric surgery
• Post-operative rehabilitation and follow-up care

The paediatric surgeon explains to parents why a particular approach was chosen and what the recovery process will entail.

Technology and Facilities

For paediatric surgery to be successful, appropriate infrastructure and support services need to be available.

• Modern operation theatres support a range of urgent and non-urgent surgical procedures.
• Advanced equipment is used wherever required.
• Children who need postoperative care are monitored in the paediatric intensive care unit.
• Diagnostic imaging helps diagnose and plan treatment for various paediatric conditions.
• Laboratory testing assesses a child’s health status and supports diagnosis and pre-surgery preparation.

Your Child's Paediatric Surgery Journey at Apollo Lucknow

• Book a consultation with our experienced paediatric surgeon.
• Our paediatric surgeon reviews your child’s medical records, symptoms, and previous test results.
• Our team may recommend additional imaging or diagnostic tests as needed.
• Our paediatric surgeon evaluates whether surgery is necessary and discusses the appropriate treatment approach with you.
• If surgery is recommended, our team performs the procedure using the most appropriate surgical technique.
• During recovery, our team closely monitors your child and provides postoperative care based on the procedure and clinical requirements.
• Our team schedules follow-up consultations to assess your child’s healing and recovery.

Health Library

Learn more about common paediatric surgical conditions and preparing for your child's treatment:

• Hernia in Children
• Hypospadias
• Undescended Testis
• Appendicitis in Children
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Preparing Your Child for Surgery
• Recovery After Paediatric Surgery
   

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