PEDIATRIC SURGERY

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Specialized care for those who are growing

Pediatric Surgery is dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions that may require surgical intervention, from birth to adolescence.

It is a specialty that takes into account the peculiarities of a growing organism and the specific needs of each age. At Aeger Prima Clinic, the Pediatric Surgery consultation offers specialized follow-up to children and adolescents, with attention to family concerns. Our commitment is to clarify the diagnosis, explain treatment options, and define individualized guidance, placing the child's safety and well-being at the center of every decision.

A consultation does not necessarily mean surgery

Not all changes identified in childhood need to be operated on. Some are part of normal development; others can be monitored or benefit from non-surgical treatment. Specialized evaluation allows us to distinguish between these situations and recognize those that require intervention.

Clinical evaluation

Main situations evaluated

Phimosis and foreskin alterations

Evaluation of difficulty in retracting the skin that covers the glans, distinguishing between situations typical of development and alterations that require treatment. Circumcision is one of the options when surgical intervention is indicated.

Inguinal hernia

Usually manifesting as a bulge in the groin, which can extend to the scrotum or the area of the large lips. In children, confirmation of this diagnosis implies guidance for surgical correction.

Umbilical hernia

Bulge in the navel area, often identified in the first years of life. Many close spontaneously, and the need for surgery is evaluated according to the evolution and characteristics of each case.

Cryptorchidism - undescended testicle

A situation where one or both testicles are not in their usual position inside the scrotum. Evaluation allows us to distinguish cryptorchidism from other situations, such as retractile testicles, and establish appropriate guidance.

Hydrocele

Accumulation of fluid around the testicle, usually visible as an increase in scrotal volume. It can be congenital or acquired, and it is essential to distinguish its origin and evolution to decide between monitoring and surgical treatment.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue nodules and cysts

Evaluation of small masses or bulges, such as dermoid cysts, to clarify their nature and determine the need for treatment.

Pilonidal disease - pilonidal sinus or cyst

A condition usually located in the area between the buttocks, near the coccyx, which can cause pain, inflammation, or discharge. Treatment is adapted to the presentation and evolution of the disease.

The child and family participate in care

During the consultation, we seek to understand the family's concerns, observe the child, and explain, in accessible language, the meaning of the findings and the next steps.

Ambulatory surgery

Various Pediatric Surgery interventions can be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing the patient to return home on the same day. This possibility depends on the procedure, age, health status, and recovery after surgery, and is evaluated individually.

Do you have questions about the need for an evaluation?

A change identified by parents, pediatricians, or family doctors can justify a Pediatric Surgery consultation. The first step is to understand the problem and clarify the most appropriate guidance.