As many leading experts around the world have stated, “Children are not just small adults,” the development of the pediatric surgery specialty is an inevitable trend for Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. Therefore, on January 16, 2021, the Pediatric Surgery Department was established to meet the demands for diagnosis, treatment, and in-depth research on pediatric surgical conditions. The establishment of the Pediatric Surgery Department will help children in Hai Phong and surrounding areas to be timely diagnosed and treated for conditions requiring surgical intervention, reducing the need for referrals, saving costs for patients, and significantly alleviating the burden on Children’s Hospital and central hospitals in Hanoi.
PEDIATRIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT
Human Resources Team
Gathering a well-trained human resources team, including BSCKII. Nguyen Duy Tuan – Head of the Pediatric Surgery Department, who has over 20 years of professional experience in examining and treating pediatric surgical conditions; previously served as Deputy Head of the General Surgery Department at Hai Phong Children’s Hospital. The nursing team is well-trained, passionate about their profession, and has professional experience in caring for pediatric patients, ensuring that children and their families experience and enjoy the best service.
Modern Facilities, International Standards
Designed and arranged according to the international standard Hospital-Hotel model, the inpatient rooms are fully equipped with medical equipment, providing convenience and comfort for pediatric patients and their families.
The hospital offers various inpatient room options suitable for the families of pediatric patients.
In particular, to help children feel relaxed during their hospitalization, the hospital has designed a small play area with many interesting games. Children can relax there at any time, making their hospital stay lighter and more pleasant.
Surgical Services Provided in the Department
+ Surgery for conditions of the tunica vaginalis: Inguinal hernia, spermatic cord cyst, hydrocele,…
+ Surgery for urinary and genital conditions in children: cryptorchidism, ectopic testis, urachal anomalies, testicular torsion, phimosis, urethral stricture,…
+ Treatment of pediatric gastrointestinal conditions: surgery for acute appendicitis (100% laparoscopic surgery), appendiceal peritonitis (mostly laparoscopic surgery), Meckel’s diverticulitis, intestinal duplication, intussusception, bowel obstruction, volvulus, emergency gastrointestinal conditions, gastrointestinal polyps,…
+ Neonatal surgery: intestinal atresia, duodenal obstruction, anorectal malformations, necrotizing enterocolitis.…
+ Tumor excision surgery: soft tissue tumors, intra-abdominal tumors, ovarian cysts, axillary lymph nodes, neck,…
+ Orthopedic trauma: traction and casting for fractures, orthopedic casting for the treatment of O, X legs; clubfoot, flatfoot, shovel foot; congenital hip dislocation; trigger finger; polydactyly, syndactyly; hypertrophic scars; various soft tissue tumors.
+ Treatmentburns, changing dressings for burns under anesthesia,…
+ Air pump treatment for acute intussusception in infants
+ Urology: Hydronephrosis due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction; Double kidney-ureter; Congenital ureteral dilation; Vesicoureteral reflux; Low urinary meatus.
+ General Pediatric Surgery: Thyroglossal cyst; Umbilical abnormalities: Umbilical polyp, umbilical hernia, congenital abdominal wall defect; Persistence of the urachus; Inguinal hernia, hydrocele, spermatic cord cyst; Cryptorchidism, ectopic testis, urachal anomalies, testicular torsion, phimosis, urethral stricture,… Phimosis.
+ Thoracic: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, diaphragmatic weakness; Pectus excavatum; Laparoscopic resection of a solitary lung; Empyema.
Special surgeries performed in the department
+ Laparoscopic treatment of choledochal cyst
+ Laparoscopic surgery for Megacolon in one stage
+ Single-port laparoscopic surgery for pathologies of the tunica vaginalis
+ Urogenital pathologies: Laparoscopic orchidopexy, penile retraction, low urinary meatus, reconstruction of the ureteropelvic junction, ureter reimplantation, nephrectomy, bladder rupture,…
+ Head and neck pathologies: Branchial cyst, fistula,…
