Pediatric surgery
Surgery for newborns, children and adolescents
I handle scheduled and emergency cases of high complexity. Whenever possible, I operate with minimally invasive techniques: laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. These techniques usually mean smaller scars and a faster recovery.
Areas of care
Minimally invasive surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Thoracoscopy
- Neonatal minimally invasive surgery
Congenital malformations
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Esophageal atresia
- Anorectal malformation
- Hirschsprung disease
- Choledochal cyst
- Neck cysts
Prenatal counseling and fetal surgery
- Counseling for families during pregnancy
- Fetoscopic repair of spina bifida (myelomeningocele)
Chest and lungs
- Lung malformations
- Empyema
- Recurrent pneumothorax
- Pectus
Abdomen
- Refractory reflux
- Gallstones
- Splenectomy
- Gastrostomy
- Long-term catheters
- Abdominal masses
Colorectal
- Anorectal malformation
- Hirschsprung disease
- Colonic motility disorders
Hernias and hydrocele
- Inguinal hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Hydrocele
Genital conditions
- Undescended testis
- Phimosis
Childhood and adolescent obesity
- Comprehensive program with medical management and bariatric surgery when indicated
When to see a pediatric surgeon
These are common situations where an evaluation is worthwhile. Your pediatrician can also guide you.
- Inguinal herniaSee a surgeon at diagnosis.
- Umbilical herniaSee a surgeon if it persists after age 4.
- HydroceleSee a surgeon if it persists after 18 months.
- Undescended testisSee a surgeon from 6 months of age.
- PhimosisSee a surgeon if topical treatment does not help.
Book an evaluation
Message me on WhatsApp with your questions or to schedule a visit.