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Is Your Child Facing Surgical Concerns?

Is your child in need of surgery? Pediatric minimal access surgery offers a less invasive approach that can support reduced discomfort and a quicker recovery. It can be used to treat a range of conditions, including gastrointestinal and urological issues. With advanced surgical techniques and specialized pediatric care, our expert team focuses on providing safe and effective treatment tailored to your child’s needs. 

Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery

What is Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery?

Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) is an advanced surgical technique used to operate on children. Similar to pediatric laparoscopic surgery, this advanced technique utilizes a keyhole approach with small ports typically measuring 3mm or 5mm in size, allowing the surgeon access to the body cavity. The pediatric MAS procedure is carried out through these small incisions, resulting in minimal scarring and faster recovery times.

What does Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery involve?

Complication rates for minimal access surgery are much lower compared to the traditional open surgery making it a safer alternative with regards to pain, infection, and overall recovery. Meanwhile, the risk of complications related to open surgical procedures remains unchanged.

Precaution after Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery

Minimal access surgery is a safer option than open surgeries, with lower chances of complications. However, certain precautions are still necessary for a healthy and speedy recovery, such as early mobilization of the child, as prolonged bed rest is not required compared to open surgery. 

When to do Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery

Many pediatric surgeons combine pediatric laparoscopic surgery with pediatric minimal access surgery to perform various surgical procedures. With the advancements in modern medicine and technology, there is no longer a need for open surgery as most surgeries can be performed using minimal access techniques.

Risk & recovery for Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery

There are no additional risks of pediatric minimal access surgery, rather it is safer than open surgery. Children also recover faster after PMAS as compared to open surgery as there are fewer complications and a smaller incision to heal. For more information about whether pediatric minimal access surgery is suitable for your child, schedule a consultation with Dr. Gursev Sandlas. 

Minimal Access Surgery benefits

Listed below are some of the advantages of MAS:

About Dr. Gursev Sandlas

Consultant, Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist, Robotic Pediatric Surgeon

MBBS | MS | M.Ch

Dr. Gursev is a Pediatric Surgeon & Pediatric Urologist in Mumbai. He has completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals and was at the top of his graduation class.

Subsequently he did his M.S. In general surgery from L.T.M. Medical college and L.T.M. Municipal General Hospital popularly known as Sion Hospital in Mumbai. Sion Hospital runs one of the busiest trauma centers in Asia and it laid the foundation of a sound surgical training for Dr. Gursev. He followed it up by completing his M.Ch. in Pediatric Surgery also from Sion Hospital.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Procedures related to the kidney, ureter, and hepatobiliary system are more commonly done using minimal access surgery.

    Minimal access surgery is associated with smaller scars, fewer complications, and faster healing, making it the preferred method for pediatric surgeries whenever possible. If a procedure cannot be performed using MAS, open surgery may be considered as an alternative.

    The duration of the Minimal Access Surgery depends on the type and complexity of the procedure being performed. However, in general, MAS surgery takes less time compared to traditional open surgery due to the smaller incisions and advanced technology used in the procedure. The exact duration of the surgery can be discussed with the pediatric surgeon during the consultation.

    The success rate of minimal access surgery varies depending on the type and complexity of the surgery, as well as the skill and experience of the surgeon. However, in general, minimal access surgery has been shown to have a high success rate, with lower rates of complications and faster recovery times compared to open surgery.

    While minimal access surgery is generally considered safer and has fewer complications compared to open surgery, there are still precautions that need to be taken for a healthy and speedy recovery of the child. It is important to follow the post-operative instructions given by the surgeon, including restrictions on physical activity, diet, and medication management.

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