There is a swelling over my son’s groin! Your son should be examined by a paediatrician or a paediatric surgeon. There are several different diagnoses… Read More »Inguinal Hernia and Laparoscopic / Open Repair
Pelvic ureteric junction obstruction and Pyeloplasty Pelvic ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) is a blockage where the kidney pelvis join the ureter. This is an internal… Read More »Pelviureteric junction obstruction and pyeloplasty
Table of Contents My child complains of tummy pain. When should I see a doctor? About 1 in 5 children experience tummy (abdominal) pain at… Read More »Appendicitis
A Meckel’s diverticulum is a remnant of the umbilical cord connection to the small intestine. When it becomes symptomatic (pain, bleeding, vomiting or obstipation), it… Read More »Meckel’s Diverticulum
In an epigastric hernia, fat pushes out through a defect in the abdominal wall and forms a lump. The common symptom is pain caused by… Read More »Epigastric Hernia Repair
What is circumcision? Circumcision is the removal of the distal foreskin of the penis. Medical indications include lowered risks of urinary tract or foreskin infection, sexually… Read More »Foreskin conditions and Circumcision
Laceration Repair Children may be injured in an accident at home or outdoors. A laceration is a tear / deep cut in the skin and… Read More »Laceration repair