Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Treatment in India
About Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Involves only a few small incisions, leading to less tissue trauma.Reduced Pain & Scarring: Results in significantly less post-operative pain and minimal, cosmetically better scars.Faster Recovery: Allows for a quicker return to normal diet, play, and school activities.listrongLower Infection Risk:/strong Smaller incisions reduce the chance of surgical site infections./lilistrongEnhanced Visualization:/strong The laparoscope provides a magnified, high-definition view of internal organs for greater surgical precision./lilistrongShorter Hospital Stay:/strong Often enables same-day discharge or a much shorter inpatient stay compared to open surgery./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Appendicitis (Laparoscopic Appendectomy).
- Inguinal or umbilical hernia repair.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) requiring fundoplication.
- Diagnostic laparoscopy for chronic abdominal pain or unexplained conditions.
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) for gallstones.
- Orchiopexy for undescended testicles.
- Biopsy of abdominal organs (liver, spleen, lymph nodes).
- Treatment of ovarian cysts or torsions.
- Resection of congenital anomalies like intestinal malrotation or Meckel's diverticulum.
How to prepare
- A comprehensive pre-operative evaluation by the pediatric surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Fasting for a specified period (typically 6-8 hours for solids, 2 hours for clear liquids) before surgery to ensure an empty stomach.
- Discussion of the child's complete medical history, including allergies and current medications.
- Pre-operative blood tests and imaging studies as required.
- Parental education about the procedure, anesthesia, and what to expect.
- Administration of any pre-operative medications as advised by the medical team.
- Ensuring the child is free from active infections like cold or fever at the time of surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Reaction to general anesthesia.
- Bleeding or hematoma at the incision sites.
- Infection, though the risk is lower than with open surgery.
- Injury to surrounding internal organs, blood vessels, or intestines.
- Conversion to an open procedure if laparoscopic surgery is not feasible or safe.
- Post-operative shoulder tip pain due to gas used to inflate the abdomen.
- Rare risks include blood clots, hernia at an incision site, or adverse reactions to materials used.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) with close monitoring of vital signs.
- Pain management with appropriate pediatric-safe medications.
- Gradual introduction of liquids and then a soft diet as tolerated, often starting the same day.
- Incision care: Keeping small bandages clean and dry; stitches are often absorbable.
- Encouragement of gentle movement and walking soon after surgery to aid recovery.
- Temporary activity restrictions (e.g., no strenuous play, swimming, or heavy lifting for 2-3 weeks).
- Follow-up appointment with the surgeon to monitor healing and remove any non-dissolvable stitches.
- Parents should watch for signs of fever, excessive redness, swelling, or drainage from incisions and contact the doctor if concerned.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering paediatric laparoscopic surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform paediatric laparoscopic surgery. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for paediatric laparoscopic surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Rohan Nair, a cheerful 8-year-old from...
Rohan Nair, a cheerful 8-year-old from Mumbai, loved cricket and spending time with his large, close-knit family. For months, he had been experiencing severe, cramping abdominal pain after meals, along with nausea and occasional vomiting. His parents noticed he was losing weight and had become withdrawn, no longer wanting to play. After several visits to their pediatrician and an ultrasound, he was diagnosed with chronic appendicitis, his appendix was inflamed but hadn't ruptured. The pediatric surgeon, Dr. Mehta, recommended a laparoscopic appendectomy. She explained that using small 'keyhole' incisions would mean less pain, minimal scarring, and a faster return to cricket for Rohan. The surgery went smoothly. Rohan was anxious before the procedure, clutching his father's hand, but the child-life specialist used a doll to show him what would happen, which helped. After surgery, he was sore but walking the same evening. Within a week, he was back to light activities, and after two weeks, he was playing in the yard. The relief from constant pain was immediate. His mother said the return of his smile and appetite was the best outcome. Rohan felt brave and was proud of his three tiny scars, which he called his 'surgery dots.'
Pediatric surgeons for Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery
Explore experienced pediatric surgeons who regularly perform paediatric laparoscopic surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 22 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 24 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 22 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 13 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 26 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Siliguri, Siliguri
- 27 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 22 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 44 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 39 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
- 28 Years Experience
- Pediatric surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi