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Peadiatric Urology

Peadiatric Urology is a specialised branch of Pediatric surgery, since 1980. Nearly 40 % of pediatric surgical cases are pediatric Urology only. We have separte unit for pediatric Urology. We have state of the art Endo Urology equipments to do Pediatric Endo Urology

Common Pediatric Urology problems are:
- Undescended testis
- Vesical stones
- Renal Stones
- Duplex kidneys
- Vesico-Ureteric Re-flux (VUR)
- Hypospadias
- Posterior Urethral valves
- Congenital Hydro nephrosis (PUJ obstructions)

Infants with Urological problem present very badly (High fever, fits, loose stools and dehydration). Children with pediatric Urology problem needs detailed history, clinical examination, imaging with USG, CT Scan, DTPA and specilised investigations like MCU(Micturiting Cysto Urethrogram)
I have done more than five thousand pediatric Urological cases.

Common Pediatric Urology Surgical Conditions are:

Congenital Hydro nephrosis

This usually happens because of a blockage in the urinary tract (Pelvi ureteric junction), during antenatal scanning of 100-200 pregnant ladies, one fetus is found have this abnormality. To prevent kidney dysfunction (Kidney failure) and prevent recurrent UTI. If diagnosed antenatally surgery has to be done around three months of age. If diagnosed later immediate surgery. When the hydronephrosis is getting worse or the kidney function is reducing surgery called pyeloplasty is recommended

Hypospadias

Abnormal opening of Urethral opening in the under surface of penis, very common pediatric urological problem the incidence is one in five hundred. Treatment has to be done because meatus is not in the tip, the penis is curved, should be done before school going age

My Advice on Common Conditions

Appendicitis

Most common acute surgical condition in pediatric age group incident is nearly nine percent in male children and seven percent in female children.

Congenital pyloric stenosis

This occurs between 4th week of age to 6 week of age, can occur in new born also, exact cause not known.

Habit Constipation

This is one of the common condition - a child with constipation may have bowel movements less frequently than normal, hard bowel movements, or large, difficult, painful bowel movements.

Hernia - Hydrocele

A small passage has developed or left open connecting the belly to baby's groin, the second common surgical condition next to phimosis.

Hypospadias

Abnormal opening of Urethral opening in the under surface of penis, very common pediatric urological problem Incidence is one in five hundred.

Intussusception

Intussusception is the invagination of one part of intestine into another. This occurs in one in 2000 infants. It is the most common abdominal emergency in infants.

Phimosis

Narrowing of foreskin or non retractile foreskin. Empty scrotum one side or both sides, can be identify in new born. It can descend in three to four months without any intervention.

Tongue Tie

Is a congenital oral anomaly which may decrease mobility of tongue tip & is caused by an unusually short thick lingual frenulum.

Undescended Testis

Undescended testis is found in 3% of term boys and 30% of preterm boys.
When the baby is formed in the womb, the testis is initially formed inside the baby’s belly.

Wilms Tumour

This is one of the most common childhood tumour, it affect the kidney, usually affects school going kids, one of the good prognostic tumour.

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Dr. C. SankkaraBarathi

MBBS, MS (Gen), MCh (Paediatric Surgery)


Paediatric Surgeon

Paediatric Urologist

All Department

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