Paediatric surgery
Paediatric surgeons operate on newborns, infants and children, using techniques and equipment made for small bodies. Many operations are common and short, but travel plans must put the child's comfort and safety first.
What this department covers
- Hernias and undescended testes
- Birth differences of the kidneys, bladder and bowel
- Cleft lip and palate
- Hip problems present from birth
- Appendicitis and other abdominal problems in children
Procedures and treatments (7)
Open any procedure to see how it usually works, what recovery involves, typical planning ranges and what to ask your doctor.
Inguinal hernia repair in children
A weak area in the groin is closed so that bowel no longer bulges out.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureHypospadias repair
The urine opening, which is on the underside of the penis, is moved to the tip and any curve is corrected.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureUndescended testis surgery (orchidopexy)
A testicle that has not come down into the scrotum is moved into position and secured.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryPyeloplasty for kidney blockage
A blocked outflow from the kidney is widened and rejoined so urine drains normally.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureCleft lip and palate repair
The lip and the roof of the mouth are repaired in stages, usually in the first year or two, with later speech and dental care.
Read the planning guide Non-surgical treatmentCongenital hip dysplasia treatment
A hip that is shallow or unstable from birth is treated with a harness, a cast or surgery depending on age.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryAppendectomy and common abdominal surgery in children
Keyhole surgery for appendicitis and other common abdominal problems in children.
Read the planning guidePlanning points for paediatric surgery
- A parent or guardian must stay with the child; plan accommodation for them too.
- Check that the hospital has a paediatric anaesthetist and children's ward.
- Ask how soon after surgery your child may fly and about travel clots, wound care and pain control on the journey home.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Is this the right age to operate?
- Which risks are specific to my child?
- How will pain be managed?
- What follow-up will my child need, and where?
How planning with Prognova works
- A free planning callA non-medical conversation about what you are considering, your timing and practical questions.
- Doctor review of your recordsYou share your reports with a doctor, who tells you whether the care you have in mind is likely to be suitable.
- A written estimateAfter review you receive an itemised estimate. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
- Travel and stay planningWe get you a visa invitation letter from the hospital, and help with arrival, accommodation, local transport, language support and a companion's needs.
- Follow-up when you are homeWe help arrange records, check-ups and continuing care with your own doctor.
Prognova coordinates logistics and information. Doctors decide diagnosis and treatment. A department listed here does not mean a doctor or hospital is available for it today.