Paediatric Surgery

Paediatric Surgery Department

The unit of Paediatric Surgery at Fauji Foundation Hospital was established in 2021 and assumed the status of a department when it was accreddited for training in FCPS paediatric surgery in 2023.

The Paediatric Surgery Department offers comprehensive, child-centred surgical services for patients from birth to adolescence. The department is staffed by highly trained paediatric surgeons who work in collaboration with paediatricians, anaesthetists, and specialised nursing teams to ensure safe and effective treatment. Services typically include neonatal surgery, general paediatric surgery, urology, thoracic and abdominal procedures. Minimally invasive (laparoscopic/endoscopic) will also be offered in the near future.

The department manages a wide range of conditions such as congenital anomalies, hernias, gastrointestinal disorders, urological problems, trauma, and childhood tumours. It provides both elective and emergency surgical care, supported by modern operation theatres, neonatal and paediatric intensive care units (NICU/PICU), and round-the-clock emergency services.

Core Clinical Services

       ·      Key clinical services include:

Neonatal Surgery

       ·    Specialized surgical management of newborns with congenital anomalies such as intestinal obstruction, anorectal malformations, and other life-threatening birth defects.

General Paediatric Surgery

       ·     Management of common surgical conditions including hernias, appendicitis, soft tissue swellings, and gastrointestinal disorders in children.

Paediatric Urology

       ·     Surgical treatment of urinary and genital tract disorders such as undescended testes, hypospadias, and obstructive uropathies and disorders of sex differentiation (intersex conditions) and bladder exstrophy.

Colorectal & Gastrointestinal Surgery

        ·     Advanced care for congenital and acquired colorectal conditions, including Hirschsprung’s disease and other bowel-related disorders.

Thoracic Surgery

       ·     Surgical management of chest conditions such as esophageal atresia, congenital lung malformations, empyema, diaphragmatic hernias, and other thoracic pathologies.

      Surgery of cleft lip and cleft palate

Treatment of clubfoot

Paediatric Trauma & Emergency Surgery

·         24/7 emergency surgical services for injured children, ensuring prompt intervention in trauma and acute surgical conditions.

Elective Surgical Services

·         Scheduled surgical procedures conducted throughout the week, ensuring continuity of care and reduced waiting times.

Inpatient & High Dependency Care

·         Dedicated paediatric surgical beds with high-dependency unit (HDU) support for close monitoring of critically ill children.

NICU and PICU

·         Dedicated intensive care units for critically ill newborn babies as well as older children, staffed by highly trained and dedicated health care professionals.