Pediatric surgery at Liv Hospital offers expert and compassionate surgical solutions for children from birth through adolescence. Our specialized team develops treatment plans that take into account the unique anatomical, physiological, and psychological needs of children. We support your child's healthy development every step of the way and strive to minimize any concerns your family may have.
Why Liv Hospital Pediatric Surgery?
Children are not simply smaller versions of adults. Their unique growth and developmental needs require specialized surgical approaches. At Liv Hospital, our pediatric surgery specialists receive extensive training not only in general surgery but also in child-specific techniques. Thanks to this expertise, we deliver treatments that support healthy growth and minimize both physical and emotional trauma.
Family-Centered Approach
At Liv Hospital's Pediatric Surgery Department, families play a vital role throughout the treatment process. Our surgeons maintain open, ongoing communication with parents, thoroughly explaining all available treatment options and actively involving families in every decision. This collaborative approach creates a positive experience for both the child and their family, ensuring everyone feels supported and empowered.
Multidisciplinary Approach
A multidisciplinary approach is essential in treating pediatric patients. At Liv Hospital, our pediatric surgery team closely collaborates with specialists in Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Neonatology to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
Better Outcomes with Advanced Technologies
Utilizing the latest technologies in pediatric surgery enhances success rates and speeds up recovery. At Liv Hospital, we effectively employ innovative techniques”including minimally invasive surgery, advanced imaging, and robotic surgery”to help children regain their health as quickly and safely as possible.
What Surgeries Are Performed?
The main areas covered under pediatric surgery include:
- Neonatal Surgery: Surgical treatment of congenital anomalies diagnosed in the newborn period, including conditions such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, omphalocele, gastroschisis, intestinal atresia, and Hirschsprung's disease.
- Gastrointestinal Surgery: Surgical treatment for digestive system conditions such as appendicitis, intussusception, pyloric stenosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, anal fissures, and fistulas.
- Oncological Surgery: Surgical treatment of childhood cancers, including Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Thoracic Surgery: Surgical treatments for chest wall and lung conditions, including congenital lung malformations, pectus excavatum (funnel chest), and mediastinal tumors.
- Urological Surgery: Surgical treatment of pediatric urological conditions, including circumcision, hypospadias, epispadias, undescended testes, vesicoureteral reflux, and hydronephrosis.
- Trauma Surgery: Surgical procedures performed in emergency situations to treat blunt or penetrating injuries, burns, and soft tissue damage.
- Inguinal Pathologies: Surgical treatment of conditions such as inguinal hernia, hydrocele, testicular torsion, undescended testes, ectopic testes, and varicocele.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Procedures such as laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, thoracoscopic lung surgery, and endoscopic interventions (gastroscopy, cystoscopy, colonoscopy) offer faster recovery and minimal scarring.
- Special Cases: We offer surgical solutions for a range of complex conditions, including spina bifida, voiding disorders, pilonidal cysts, chronic constipation, and intersex variations.
Challenges in Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgery also comes with its own unique challenges:
- Because children's anatomical structures are small and delicate, surgical procedures must be carried out with exceptional precision.
- Parents play a crucial role in treatment decisions, making effective communication essential.
- Post-surgical growth and development require ongoing, long-term evaluation and follow-up to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Combining expertise with compassion, the Liv Hospital pediatric surgery team helps children take confident, healthy steps toward the future. We are always here to provide comprehensive, reliable, and innovative surgical solutions for your child's health.
*The Liv Hospital Editorial Board contributed to the publication of this content.* The information on this page is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Note that this content does not include details on medicinal health care services provided at Liv Hospital.
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