Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Surgery is a discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and/or acquired surgical conditions of the respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems in children, from the neonatal period through adolescence (0–17 years).

Children are not simply “small adults.” The pediatric period has its own unique physiology, conditions, and diseases. These differ according to age groups and must be evaluated in relation to a child’s growth, development, physiology, and psychology. Conditions requiring surgical intervention should be assessed by pediatric surgeons, who determine and apply the most appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

The results of surgical interventions performed during childhood can affect patients for their entire lives. For this reason, such procedures must be carried out by highly trained pediatric surgeons who have undergone rigorous training, mastered modern treatment techniques, and are capable of initiating the best treatment in a timely manner.

Areas of Expertise in Pediatric Surgery

Surgical Diseases of the Newborn

• Congenital esophageal atresia, developmental defects, and tracheoesophageal fistula

• Congenital atresia or stenosis of the stomach, duodenum, small intestine, or colon

• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and associated lung underdevelopment

• Anorectal malformations (congenital anal atresia or stenosis)

• Prematurity-related surgical conditions

• Omphalocele and gastroschisis (abdominal wall defects causing external bowel position)

Surgical Diseases of the Digestive System

• Esophageal strictures and corrosive esophagitis caused by caustic substance ingestion

• Gastric strictures, obstructions, and peptic ulcer disease

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its complications

• Intestinal obstruction, polyps, and inflammatory bowel diseases

• Appendicitis

• Hirschsprung’s disease (congenital megacolon)

• Constipation, anal fissure, and fistula

• Hemorrhoids in adolescents

• Inguinal and umbilical hernias

• Liver cysts, abscesses, and tumors

• Congenital biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, and bile duct stones

• Pancreatic cysts and tumors

• Splenic diseases and splenectomy for hematological disorders

Surgical Diseases of the Respiratory System

• Congenital lung diseases and cysts

• Lung abscesses and empyema following infections

• Congenital tracheal disorders

• Foreign body aspiration and bronchoscopic interventions

• Pneumothorax and hemothorax

• Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum)

Trauma in Children

• Injuries from traffic accidents

• General trauma from falls, blows, and similar causes

• Shaken baby syndrome

• Penetrating abdominal and thoracic injuries

Pediatric Cancers and Surgical Treatments

• Kidney (renal) tumors

• Nervous system tumors

• Soft tissue tumors

• Lymph node tumors

• Liver tumors

• Surgical treatment of lung metastases

• Ovarian and testicular tumors

• Tumors of other organs

Surgical Treatment of Hormonal Diseases

• Thyroid diseases (including goiter)

• Pancreatic diseases

• Adrenal gland diseases

Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery

• Neck masses

• Congenital neck cysts and sinuses

Burn Treatment

• Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient burn management