Paediatric surgery
Specialised Surgical Care for Children
Children are not small adults — their bodies, responses, and emotional needs are unique. Paediatric surgery is performed by specialists trained to operate on newborns, infants, and children, using child-sized techniques, careful anaesthesia, and a gentle, reassuring approach designed entirely around young patients.
Common Childhood Conditions
Many children need surgery for common, correctable conditions — hernias, undescended testes, hydrocele, circumcision, and lumps or cysts. Most are planned, minor, and done as day-care procedures, allowing your child to return home and recover quickly in familiar surroundings.
Neonatal & Congenital Surgery
Some babies are born with conditions that need early surgical correction — such as intestinal, abdominal wall, or anorectal anomalies. Our team, working alongside neonatology and the NICU, provides safe, timely surgery for these delicate newborns, giving them the best possible start.
Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Surgery
Wherever suitable, we use minimally invasive techniques — operating through tiny incisions with specialised instruments. This means less pain, smaller scars, lower infection risk, and a quicker recovery, so your child is back to play sooner.
Emergency Surgical Care
Some problems can’t wait — acute appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, or trauma. Our paediatric surgical team is equipped to assess and act swiftly, providing safe emergency care when every moment counts.
Comfort & Family Support
Surgery is anxious for any family. We explain each step clearly, prepare your child gently, and keep you involved throughout — managing pain carefully and creating a calm, child-friendly environment so both you and your little one feel safe and supported.
Have any questions?
FAQs
Is surgery safe for such a young child?
Yes. Performed by paediatric specialists with anaesthesia tailored to children, these procedures are very safe, with care designed around your child’s age and needs.
Will my child be in a lot of pain?
We manage pain proactively with child-safe methods. Most children, especially after keyhole procedures, recover comfortably and faster than parents expect.
Can I stay with my child before and after surgery?
Absolutely. We encourage your presence to comfort and reassure your child at every stage that’s safely possible.
How long is the recovery?
Many minor procedures are day-care, with recovery in a few days. We’ll explain the expected timeline and home care clearly beforehand.
Meet Our Specialists
Dr. Daniel
Dr. Barbara