About Children Urinary Problem
Key Highlights
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Specialized care from surgeons trained specifically in children's urological anatomy and development.Comprehensive management from diagnosis through treatment and long-term follow-up.Focus on minimally invasive techniques (like endoscopic surgery) to reduce pain and scarring.Multidisciplinary approach involving pediatric nephrologists, radiologists, and nurses.Aims to preserve long-term kidney function and ensure normal growth.Family-centered care that supports both the child and parents throughout the process./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants or children.
- Congenital anomalies like hydronephrosis, vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), or posterior urethral valves.
- Daytime wetting (urinary incontinence) or bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) beyond the expected age.
- Difficulty, pain, or straining during urination (dysuria).
- Abnormalities noted on prenatal ultrasound (e.g., dilated kidneys).
- Urinary stones (nephrolithiasis) in the pediatric population.
- Neurogenic bladder due to conditions like spina bifida.
- Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) or other genital abnormalities.
How to prepare
- Detailed consultation and review of the child's full medical history and symptoms.
- Diagnostic tests such as ultrasound, VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram), or urodynamic studies.
- Pre-operative blood tests and urine analysis as required.
- Discussion with the anesthesiologist regarding pediatric anesthesia safety.
- Fasting instructions for the specific number of hours before a procedure or surgery.
- Age-appropriate explanation to the child to reduce anxiety.
- Informing the surgical team of any medications, allergies, or recent illnesses.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks associated with anesthesia, though minimized by pediatric anesthesiologists.
- Bleeding or infection at the surgical site.
- Injury to surrounding structures (rare).
- Persistent or recurrent symptoms requiring further management.
- Scarring or stricture formation after surgery.
- For specific procedures like reflux surgery, a small risk of procedure failure or new-onset contralateral reflux.
- General surgical risks such as blood clots or adverse reactions to medication.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-operative monitoring in a recovery area until fully awake from anesthesia.
- Pain management with appropriate pediatric medications.
- Instructions on wound care and bathing if an incision was made.
- Encouragement of early mobility and fluid intake as tolerated.
- Use of catheters or stents for a prescribed period, if placed during surgery.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, remove stitches or stents, and assess function.
- Gradual return to normal activities and school as advised by the surgeon.
- Long-term follow-up may include repeat imaging or tests to ensure resolution of the problem.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 1-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering children urinary problem in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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Neha Kumar is a bright and...
Neha Kumar is a bright and energetic 4-year-old who loves dancing. Her parents first noticed something was wrong when she started having frequent, painful urination and would often cry while using the bathroom. Despite multiple rounds of antibiotics for suspected UTIs, the symptoms kept returning. A pediatrician referred her to a pediatric urologist, who performed a renal ultrasound and discovered Neha had grade III vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), where urine was flowing back from her bladder to her kidneys, causing the infections. The doctor recommended a minimally invasive procedure called Deflux injection, where a gel-like substance is placed to correct the valve at the ureter opening. Neha was scared of the hospital, but the child-life specialist used toys to explain the procedure. The treatment itself, done under general anesthesia, took about 30 minutes. Recovery was swift; Neha was home the same day with only mild discomfort. A follow-up test six weeks later showed the reflux was resolved. Emotionally, Neha's parents moved from a state of constant worry and exhaustion from the recurrent illnesses to immense relief. Neha herself is now happier, pain-free, and back to her dance classes without interruption.
Pediatric Urologists for Children Urinary Problem
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