Paediatric Urology is a surgical subspecialty that deals with children’s genitourinary tract and any disorders or congenital defects associated with them. Paediatric urologists focus on newborn patients, children, or adolescents. Issues related to urological conditions or abnormalities of the genitals of children fall under paediatric urology. All surgical services for all genitourinary conditions form part of paediatric urology. The most common conditions that children suffer from under paediatric urology are disorders of urination, reproductive organs, and testes.
Paediatric Urologists are specially trained surgeons who deal with urinary and genital issues in children. Children may often get urinary tract infections or may suffer from abnormalities or defects in their kidneys or genitalia. Paediatric urologists are specifically trained to sensitively handle children while treating such issues. It is not easy for children to communicate the problems they are undergoing especially if they are related to their urinary or genital system.
Sometimes urological or genital conditions can be diagnosed during a prenatal ultrasound like an abnormality in kidney function or the genitals and may require surgery post-birth. If your child suffers from any such issue you may consult your paediatrician to see if you are in need to see a paediatric urologist.
As has been mentioned Paediatric urology deals with conditions of the genitourinary tract in children and infants. There are a large number of conditions that fall under this category. Some of them are:
Ukungajwayelekile komthondo
Isinye exstrophy
I-Cloacal anomalies
Ama-Hypospadias
I-Hydroceles
UHernias
Ama-testicles angabekelwe
I-Intersex (isimo lapho izitho zangasese zingakhiwanga kahle noma zithuthuke ngendlela engavamile)
Amatshe ezinso
I-Rhabdomyosarcoma yesistimu ye-genitourinary
Izimila zamasende
Isinye se-neurogenic esivela ezilonda zomgogodla, njenge-myelomeningocele
Yenza kabusha ukuhlinzwa kwe-urology
I-Reflux ye-Vesicoureteral
Paediatric stone disease
Ukuvinjwa kwe-Ureteropelvic junction
I-Hydronephrosis
Ukuvinjwa kwe-Ureteropelvic junction
I-Reflux ye-Vesicoureteral
I-Wilms tumor nezinye izimila zezinso
CARE Hospitals have a dedicated team of surgeons and paediatricians who work together to provide the best care for newborns, infants, and children suffering from disorders or conditions of the urinary or genital tract. We have a world-class paediatric department along with a highly advanced urology and nephrology department to provide the best possible service to our patients.
Transurethral Resection Of Bladder Tumor: This is done to test if a mass in the bladder is malignant or benign. The aim is to curb the spread of cancer.
Urethrotomy: It is performed when the urethra becomes narrowed or restricted due to a urinary infection or an injury.
I-Laser Prostatectomy: Isetshenziselwa ukwelapha i-Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy: It is a procedure used to treat stricture of the urethra in which the urethra is narrowed due to some swelling or restriction. The surgeon inserts a scope fitted with a camera (cystoscope) during the procedure up the urethra and removes the blockage.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: It is a surgical procedure to remove kidney stones that cannot pass through the urinary tract on their own or cannot be removed through other procedures like lithotripsy or ureteroscopy as they are large (over 2 cm) and irregularly shaped.
Kidney Transplant: It is a procedure wherein a healthy kidney is placed in the patient when their kidneys cannot function and lose about 90% of their ability to function normally.
Renal Angioplasty: It is a procedure used to unclog renal arteries. The arteries may get clogged due to several factors or diseases like atherosclerosis.
CARE Hospitals provide state-of-the-art services under one roof. We have a highly invested team of paediatricians, nephrologists, urologists, surgeons, along with medical staff trained with international standards. The entire team at CARE Hospitals works together to provide the most comprehensive care possible for our patients. We understand that children need to be looked after with utmost care and precaution. CARE Hospitals train its medical staff to treat such sensitive patients with added care and compassion. Our paediatricians are highly skilled and the best in their field. They will guide you perfectly well about the condition and course of treatment of the patient. We have medical equipment and facilities of international standards that are one of the best in the country. We aim to provide such advanced medical care which is affordable and easily accessible by everyone.