As a parent you may have come across the term ‘keyhole surgery‘ but still be completely unaware of this type of procedure and how it can benefit your child. Q & A with Dr. Nada, Paediatric Surgery, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur (GKL) BabyTalk caught up With Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a Paediatric Surgeon from Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur […]
Undescended Testes or Cryptorchidism in Malaysia “Why is my son’s testis missing?” This is a question that Malaysian parents ask when their baby’s scrotum looks flat or when touched, this may be a congenital deformity called undescended testes or cryptorchidism. This condition is more common in premature babies. Timely, early intervention can prevent your child’s […]
If the intestines are twisted or kinked, it will prevent the blood from circulating smoothly in the large and small intestines. This condition is called Intestinal Malrotation. When this symptom occurs, the large and small intestines will die due to low blood supply and the entire large intestine will also be necrotic. The disease must be quickly […]
Hidden testicle leads to infertility This is a common genital problem in young children. Many babies develop congenital urinary system diseases when they are born. For example, cryptorchidism is a condition where one or both testicles have not moved to its proper position which is in the scrotum. A suitable growth environment for spermatozoa requires […]
Anorectal Malformation (ARM) refers to an abnormality in the formation of the rectum or anus of a newborn. These babies often present with no opening to their bottom end at birth. For more information on Anorectal Malformation and the treatment options available please click HERE: When I give lectures to medical students on this topic, […]
Usianya hampir mencecah dua bulan dan menjadi kebanggaan ibu dan ayah yang selama ini hampir sedekad menantikan kehadirannya. Namun, sinar gembira yang diharapkan berubah mendung sejurus si kecil disahkan mengalami penyakit refluks gastroesofagus (GER) lalu menyebabkannya mengeluarkan semula susu yang diminum hingga seluruh tubuh berubah kebiruan. Lebih malang apabila ia berlaku setiap hari hingga ibu […]
Nada Sudhakaran’s patients are so small he had to bring his own surgical instruments when he started at the Gold Coast University Hospital in January. Dr Sudhakaran is one of two paediatric surgeons hired by the hospital in the past eight months. It is now one of the country’s few regional hospitals to boast a […]
Menanti kehadiran cahaya mata sebagai penyeri rumah tangga, sering kita bayangkan kelahiran bayi yang comel dan sempurna. Namun bukan semua bayi dilahirkan sihat dan sempurna kejadiannya. Ada juga bayi yang lahir dengan bawaan atau kecacatan sejak lahir (kongenital). Jika ini terjadi, pembedahan terpaksa dilakukan pada tubuh si kecil. Perunding Pembedahan Neonatal dan Pediatrik Pusat Perubatan […]
