The pediatric surgery department, which has a wide coverage area, operates in the following 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, surgical procedures from the treatment of common childhood problems such as hernia, appendicitis, undescended testis.

Pediatric surgery department aims to provide patients with a problem-free surgical operation period by benefiting from the benefits of developing medical technologies. In addition, the psychology of pediatric patients is also quite important for this branch of science. During procedures, it is aimed to protect the mental health of the children and to have a comfortable and painless operation period. Thanks to the availability of more reliable anesthesia medications and the convenience of technology, general anesthesia can be administered to children and babies in every situation (during all small and large surgeries, circumcision, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance tests). Preoperative preparation (required pre-operative tests and examinations) and sedation (anxiety and excitement reducing medication procedures) are applied to each of our patients.

What is Pediatric Surgery?

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

Which Diseases Does Pediatric Surgery Treat?

• Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic, Endoscopic, Cystoscopic interventions
• Appendicitis and laparoscopic treatment in children 
• Inguinal hernia, hydrocele, cord cyst 
• Undescended testicle 
• Umbilical hernia 
• Umbilical Granuloma 
• Curved Neck Disease (Torticolysis) 
• Labial Adhesion 
• Constipation and Encopresis (Fecal Incontinence Disease) in Children 
• Gastric Outlet Obstruction in Infants (Infantile Plor Stenosis) 
• Circumcision (in newborn and childhood) 
• Tumor surgery (located in the abdominal and thoracic cavity)
• Removal of foreign bodies 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 testicle and scrotum (Acute scrotum and testicular torsion)                         

                       Testicular rotation (Testicular torsion)

                        Other emergencies related to testicle and scrotum

• Cases of Bleeding from the Anus                         

                      Bowel knotting (Invagination)

                      Rectal Polyp (Juvenile Polyp)                           

                      Anus fissure (Anal fissure)  

Digestive System Diseases in Children  

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

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a surgical procedure performed when the appendix, an organ located in the intestine, is inflamed. This procedure is usually done on an emergency basis and is usually done with 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 that is frequently seen in men. It is usually treated with surgical methods.  

Abdominal Hernia

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

Stomach 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 with laparoscopic methods.  

Gastric Reflux Treatment (Fundoplicatio)  

It is a condition caused by the return of stomach contents back into 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, the psychological and social needs of children are also taken into account and special attention is paid to the healing process of children.  

Urological Diseases in Children  

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

• Removal of 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 with 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 pediatric surgery department’s specialties include congenital abnormalities or acquired neck cysts and sinuses. It treats a wide range 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, cardia and stomach location.  

Testicular anomaly in men (Cryptorchidism): It is a condition in which the testicles are not in their normal position in newborn boys. Accordingly, the treatment option is usually surgical methods.  

Brain swelling (Cerebral edema) (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 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 atresias: It is a condition in which the intestines are congenitally blocked.  

Anal atresias: It is a condition that when the buttocks are congenitally closed.

Diaphragmatic hernia: It is known as congenital diaphragmatic hernia.