Does your child have a urological issue?
Facing pediatric urological concerns can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Reach out to Dr. Gursev Sandlas to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards providing the best possible care for your child. Your child’s health and comfort are our priorities, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What is a Pediatric Urologist?
A paediatric urologist is also known as a child urologist, a professional who specialises in treating children with genitourinary conditions. Paediatric urologists are capable of treating problems that might develop in the urinary system of infants, children, or adolescents. These certified paediatric urologists help treat conditions in children’s urinary systems, occurring in the bladder, kidneys, and urethra. In some cases, it can also occur in the genital tract, including the reproductive organs inside & outside the body.
What Kind of Training Do Pediatric Urologists Have?
A Pediatric Urologist specializes in the treatment of urinary and genital problems. They have in-depth knowledge and expertise on determining and treating children’s genital abnormalities and urological tract problems, including bladder, kidneys, and urethra, and ureters. A professional hernias doctor is known to spend around 14 years to become fully trained in the field of healthcare & medicine to gain the specialty.
To become a paediatric urologist, here are some eligibility requirements:
- A 5-year degree in MBBS
- A 3 -year degree in MS in General Surgery
- An additional 3-year training in MCH in paediatric urology surgery
- Additional 1-3 years of fellowship training in the field of pediatric urology.
What Types of Treatments Do Pediatric Urologists Provide?
- Paediatric urology treatments focus on diagnosing and managing urinary and genital conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, using both medical and surgical approaches to support healthy development.
- Pediatric reconstructive urology involves surgical reconstruction and treatment of the urinary tract, including the bladder, ureters, and kidneys.
- Surgery for conditions related to the groin in childhood as well as adolescence -including hernia, varicocele, undescended testes, or hydrocele.
- Analysis and management of problems related to the urinary tract linked with neurological disorders like spina bifida.
- Surgical monitoring of malignancies and tumors of the testes, bladder, and kidneys.
- Evaluation and monitoring of problems related to the urological tract, linked with birth.
Dr Gursev is highly skilled at robotic paediatric surgery in Mumbai, which is a surgical procedure that reduces the complications arising from surgeries.
Reasons to See a Pediatric Urologist
- Bladder or kidney stones.
- Undescended testicles.
- Inflammation around the testicles.
- Bedwetting in teens or children.
- Recurring infections in the urinary tract associated with high fever.
- Hernias in the scrotum or groin.
- Daytime accidents or problems related to bladder control.
- VESICO-URETERIC REFLUX
- NEUROGENIC BLADDER
- HYPOSPADIAS
- PU JUNCTION OBSTRUCTION CAUSING HYDRONEPHROSIS
What to Expect at the Pediatric Urologist?
Upon meeting at the pediatric urology clinic, your child will usually undergo a physical examination. The paediatric urology doctor will ask relevant questions to understand the medical history of your child. They will recommend the right treatment to resolve the condition of your child. Some of the subsequent steps will include:
- X-ray imaging of the urinary tract
- Ultrasound of the bladder or kidneys
- Low-dose radiation imaging of the bladder or kidneys
- Measuring the urine stream
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Frequently Asked Questions
A paediatric urologist diagnoses and treats urinary and genital conditions in children; you should consult one for birth defects, infections, or ongoing urinary problems.
Yes, parents can directly consult a paediatric urologist without referral, especially when a child has persistent urinary symptoms or known urological concerns.
Dr Gursev commonly treats hypospadias, UTIs, reflux, undescended testes, hernias, and kidney conditions using paediatric minimal access surgery when appropriate.
The cost of paediatric surgery depends on the condition, hospital, and surgical approach, including open procedures, laparoscopy, or robotic techniques.
Treatment includes detailed evaluation, imaging, medications, preventive strategies, and surgical correction when needed to address the underlying causes of recurrent UTIs.
Yes, Dr Gursev uses minimal access surgery and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery to minimise pain, scarring, and recovery time in children.
