Medical articles of Paediatric Surgery

Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) is when part of your child’s breastbone is pressed outwards or raised up. It usually first develops during a rapid growth spurt, in children and adolescents aged 10 and...

A hernia is a condition where an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. In children, it most commonly occurs in the groin (inguinal hernia) or aro...

A paediatric surgeon outlines gallbladder problems in children, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, helping parents recognise warning signs and understand when to seek medica...

Concerns about the foreskin are a common reason for referral in paediatric practice. Often these are normal developmental variations, but certain symptoms may indicate a problem that requires assessme...

Noticing a lump in your child’s groin can be worrying, but in many cases, it is caused by a condition known as an inguinal hernia. This is a common issue in infants and young children, particularly bo...

Pilonidal sinus disease is a relatively common condition in teenagers and young adults, particularly during and after puberty. It can cause discomfort and sometimes infection in the cleft at the top o...

Here to outline the symptoms and causes of inguinal hernias is distinguished consultant paediatric general surgeon, Mr Hemanshoo Thakkar.

Tongue-tie, medically known as ankyloglossia, is a condition which can be present at birth and can restrict the tongue's range of motion. While some babies experience little to no issues, others may f...

Robotic assistance for surgeries is a well-established technique for surgical procedures in which robotic technology, equipped with state-of-the-art cameras and instruments, are used to conduct a sign...

In this article below, revered consultant paediatric and neonatal surgeon, Professor Ashok Ram, explains what the respective surgical fields entail.