The department of pediatric surgery works in a wide range of areas; non-cardiac thoracic surgery, oncological surgery, digestive system surgery, pediatric endocrine surgery, pediatric gynecology, diagnostic and interventional endoscopic applications, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical interventions, severe congenital anomalies, trauma surgery, common childhood problems such as hernia, appendicitis, undescended testicle. operates in the field of surgical procedures. Department of pediatric surgery; It aims to provide patients with a problem-free surgical operation by taking advantage of the benefits of developing medical technologies. 

In addition, the psychology of child patients is also very important for this branch of science. The aim is to protect the mental health of children during the procedures and to ensure that they have a comfortable and painless operation period. Thanks to the availability of more reliable anesthesia drugs and the convenience provided by technology, general anesthesia can be given to children and babies in any necessary situation (during all minor or major surgeries, circumcision, examinations such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance). Preoperative preparation (necessary pre-operative tests and examinations) and sedation (drug applications to reduce anxiety and excitement) are applied to each patient according to their age.

What is Pediatric Surgery?

Pediatric surgery is a department that covers surgical procedures for children. Covering a wide range of surgical procedures for children; It takes into account the physiological, anatomical and psychological needs of children.  

What Diseases Does Pediatric Surgery Treat?

• Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic, Endoscopic, Cystoscopic interventions
• Appendicitis in children and laparoscopic treatment 
• Inguinal hernia, hydrocele, cord cyst 
• Undescended testicle 
• Umbilical Hernia 
• Umbilical Granuloma 
• Crooked Neck Disease (Torticollis) 
• Labial Adhesion 
• Constipation and Encopresis (Fecal Incontinence Disease) in Children 
• Gastric Outflow Obstruction of Babies (Infantile Pleural Stenosis) 
• Circumcision (in newborn and childhood) 
• Tumor surgery (located in the abdominal and chest cavity)
• Removal of foreign objects from the air and digestive tract 
• Diseases related to Pediatric Urology (Hypospadias, vesicoureteral reflux)
• Single-stage treatment of Hirschsprung’s Disease
• Congenital Diseases of the Newborn
• Emergency cases of testicles and bags (Acute scrotum and testicular torsion)                         
• Testicular rotation (Testicular torsion)                         
• Other emergencies related to testicles and bags
• Conditions of bleeding from the anus                         
• Intestinal knotting (Intussusception)
• Rectal Polyp (Juvenile Polyp)                           
• Crack in the Anus (Anal fissure)   

Digestive System Diseases in Children  

Pediatric gastrointestinal surgery includes stomach, liver, pancreas and intestinal surgery procedures. Digestive system diseases seen in children include; Diseases such as appendicitis, stomach hernia, inguinal hernia, gall bladder and gastric reflux are included.  

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a surgical procedure performed when the appendix, an organ located in the intestine, is inflamed. This procedure is usually performed on an emergency basis and is usually done via laparoscopic methods.  

Hernia Surgery

A hernia is a condition that occurs when the intestines or other organs protrude through the skin.  

Inguinal Hernia

It is a type of hernia commonly seen in men. It is usually treated with surgical methods.  

Umbilical Hernia

It is frequently seen in babies and is treated with surgical methods.  

Hiatal Hernia

It is a condition that occurs in the stomach and is usually treated with endoscopic methods.  

Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

It is performed due to stones in the gallbladder or other reasons. Although it depends on the patient’s condition, the operation is generally performed using laparoscopic methods.  

Gastric Reflux Treatment (Fundoplicatio)  

It is a condition that occurs as a result of stomach contents returning to the esophagus and is treated with surgical methods. When these procedures are performed for children, the growth potential of the children is taken into account and surgical procedures are performed accordingly. In addition, children’s psychological and social needs are also taken into account and special attention is paid to the children’s recovery process.

Urological Diseases in Children  

These surgical methods are generally performed on the urinary tract and sexual organs (enitourinary system). We can list the procedures performed in urology surgery as follows:

• Removing urinary tract obstructions
• Ureteropelvic stenosis treatment
• Treatment of boys with congenital malposition of the testicles   
• Varicose veins in the testicles  

These surgical procedures are generally performed by endoscopic methods or open surgical methods. Considering the growth and development of children, surgeries are specially planned depending on the age and condition of the children.  

Head and Neck Surgery in Children  

The areas of expertise of the pediatric surgery department include congenital anomalies or acquired neck cysts and sinuses. It treats a wide variety of head and neck masses, including inflamed lymph nodes and neck lesions.  

Surgical Diseases Seen in Newborn Children  

Hernia (Hernias): In newborn children; Hernias can be seen in the coccyx, stomach opening and stomach location.  

Anomaly in testicular placement in men (Cryptorchidism): It is a condition in which the testicles are not in their normal location in newborn boys. Accordingly, the treatment option is usually surgical methods.  

Brain swelling (Hydrocephalus): It is a disease caused by increased fluid in the brain. It is generally treated with surgical methods.  

Premature closure of the joints between the bones (Craniosynostosis): These conditions, which can be seen in newborn babies, occur as a result of the premature closure of the joints between the bones, which are necessary for the growth of the brain. It can usually be treated with surgical methods.  

Esophageal atresia: It is a condition in which the esophagus is congenitally closed.  

Intestinal atresia: It is a condition in which the intestines are congenitally obstructed.

Anal atresia: It is a condition where the butt is closed from birth.

Diaphragmatic hernia: It is known as congenital diaphragmatic hernia.