The AKUH Neonatal Surgery Programme offers comprehensive surgical care for newborns with a wide range of complex surgical conditions. We understand that the arrival of a newborn brings immense joy, but for some families, it can be accompanied by unexpected medical challenges. Our paediatric surgeons and staff are committed to providing exceptional treatment and care for your baby.
Conditions We Treat
Our programme specialises in treating a broad spectrum of neonatal surgical conditions, including:
- Diaphragmatic hernia: A birth defect where the diaphragm, the muscle separating the chest and abdomen, is malformed.
- Intestinal atresia: A blockage in the intestines that prevents normal passage of food.
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC): A serious intestinal disease affecting premature babies.
- Pyloric stenosis: A narrowing of the pylorus, the muscular valve at the stomach outlet.
- Other complex surgical conditions affecting newborns.
Our Services
We offer a full range of surgical services for newborns, including:
- Minimally invasive surgery: Utilising smaller incisions to minimise scarring and recovery time.
- Open surgery: Traditional surgical procedures when minimally invasive techniques are not suitable.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Preoperative and postoperative care at our state-of-the-art NICU.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our programme and team are structured around your newborn and their wellbeing. Our team of highly qualified professionals includes:
- Neonatal surgeons: Experts in performing surgery on newborns.
- Neonatologists: Physicians specialising in the care of critically ill newborns, including premies.
- Anaesthesiologists: Specialists in providing safe and effective anaesthesia for newborns.
- Neonatal nurses: Specially trained nurses dedicated to the care of newborns.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Paediatric Surgery.
We understand that having a newborn with a surgical condition can be a very stressful time for the parents and the families. Our team is committed to providing clear communication, emotional support, and ongoing guidance throughout your baby's care process.
