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Services Offered
- Prenatal evaluations and counselling
- Postnatal diagnostic assessments
- Multi-system evaluation for anomalies, tumours and trauma
- Hyperacute Stroke ICU staffed with modern monitoring facilities and trained specialist staff
- Paediatric radiology services
- Paediatric pathology services
Procedures Performed
Neonatal Surgery
With the availability of modern amenities and support from neonatal team and a well equipped NICU, all types of newborn surgeries are performed by the department for congenital problems, e.g. oesophageal atresia, diaphragmatic hernia repair, intestinal obstruction, ano-rectal malformations etc.
Paediatric Urology
A wide spectrum of diseases affecting kidneys, bladder and the genital systems are treated including pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction, posterior urethral valves, Exstrophy-Epispadias complex, hypospadias, ambiguous genitals etc.
Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy
Laparoscopy for a variety of abdominal problems like appendicitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux, cysts, ambiguous genitals etc. are performed. Thoracoscopy is being implemented for empyema, lung resection and biopsies.
Paediatric Chest Surgery
Surgery for congenital disorders of lungs like cysts, Lobar emphysema etc., are being performed. Oesophageal problems including replacement of oesophagus, mediastinal tumour are undertaken regularly. Bronchoscopy for diagnosis of airway diseases and removal of foreign body is also carried out.
Paediatric Tumours
Treatment is provided for Wilms' tumour, neuroblastoma, sarococcygeal teratoma, ovarian tumours etc.
Facilities
- Dedicated paediatric surgical ward with qualified and trained staff
- Modern monitoring equipment like pulse oximeters, infant warmers, infusion pumps, etc.
- Well-equipped operation theaters with temperature control, miniature cystoscopes, 3mm laparoscopic instruments, paediatric bronchoscopes, patient warmers, etc.
- Fully equipped paediatric surgical ICU with paediatric ventilators and round the clock anaesthetist back up is available
- NICU with modern ventilators, infant warmers apnoea monitors etc.
Specialty Clinics
Pediatric Urology Clinic (on all Saturdays) – This is specifically designed for evaluation and management of paediatric urological problems.
News and Events
April 25, 2011
Drs. Bindu S. and Prashant M. of School of Medicine win first prize in All India Quiz Competition in Pediatric Surgery
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Our Doctors
Dr. Mohan Abraham, MS, MCh
Clinical Professor and Head
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Dr. Naveen Viswanath, MS, MCh
Clinical Associate Professor |
Dr. Bindu S., DNB
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Dr. Ramakrishnan P., MBBS |
Contact Us
Phone: 0484 - 2858420/4008420
Email: paediatricsurgery@aims.amrita.edu
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