Pediatric Oncology

Tumor & tumor like lesions in the pediatric age group are of great concern to the patients & the parents. In children, the neoplasm encompasses spectrum of benign & malignant lesions .The early & proper diagnosis of these tumors of paramount importance as many of these have high mortality & morbidity. The proper management Malignant tumors needs multimodality of treatment for best results. Chemotherapy (both pre op &post op ) and radiotherapy are practiced as standard protocol in the treatment of these tumors in our unit & many children  are  labeled as cured  as per international  criteria.

Trauma

As the  number of  deaths due to trauma are increasing even in children. pediatric surgeons are routinely faced by critical care situations involving traumatic injuries sustained by children that may or may not require surgical intervention   

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Hepatobiliary Surgery

Biliary atresia  & Choledochal cyst are common biliary disorders  in children .Aim of the surgery should be to give prolonged symptom life span to these children.

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Portal Hyper Tension

Our unit is renowned for the surgical management of children with portal Hypertension. More than 50 cases have undergone shunt / devascularisation with nil mortality rate.

Paediatric Urology

About 30 % of paediatroc surgical work comprises of  Reconstruction of  Hydronephrosis ,Vesicoureteric reflux,post urethral valves etc.Undescended testes & hypospadias are the commonest surgeries performed