Pediatric Surgeon
with vision of treating children with surgical disease ranging from birth to 14 years of age.
Dr. Suyog Simkhada is one of the most renowned surgeon in chitwan. He had completed
His M.S degree in surgical field from KU and M.Ch from Kanti Childrens hospital , Kathmandu.
His speciality is general Pediatric surgery and Pediatric urology.
He has operated many surgical cases like , Hernia , Hydrocele , Phimosis , undescended testes , hypospadias , tumor surgery , and gi cases in children.
Operating upon children requires meticulous and prec6ise surgery by a pediatric surgeon.
What Pediatric Surgeons Do
Pediatric surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in performing surgery on infants, children, and adolescents. Their training prepares them to handle the unique physiological, anatomical, and emotional needs of young patients.
Scope of the Pediatric Surgical Field
Pediatric surgery is a broad specialty that includes:
1. Neonatal Surgery
Treating congenital conditions present at birth, such as:
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Esophageal atresia
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Intestinal atresia
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Omphalocele and gastroschisis
2. General Pediatric Surgery
Covers common childhood conditions:
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Appendicitis
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Hernias
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Pyloric stenosis
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Bowel obstruction
3. Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
Non-cardiac chest surgeries such as:
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Lung malformations
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Mediastinal masses
4. Pediatric Oncology Surgery
Surgical management of childhood cancers:
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Wilms tumor
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Neuroblastoma
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Hepatoblastoma
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Soft tissue sarcomas
5. Pediatric Trauma Surgery
Treating injuries from accidents, which is a major component of pediatric surgery in many centers.
6. Pediatric Urology (sometimes a separate specialty)
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Undescended testes
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Hypospadias
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Ureteral obstruction
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Vesicoureteral reflux
What Makes Pediatric Surgery Unique
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Children are not small adults — their bodies and diseases differ significantly.
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Requires specialized instruments and techniques.
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Communication often involves families, not just patients.
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Surgical decisions consider long-term growth and development.
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