Understanding Pediatric Keyhole Surgery in Malaysia: A Conversation with Dr. Nada As parents, we naturally want the best care possible for our children, especially when it comes to their health. There’s no doubt that the thought of your child requiring surgery can be a daunting prospect. However, with advances in medical technology, less invasive options […]
Deciding on Paediatric Surgical Care: A Guide for Parents in Malaysia As a paediatric surgeon, I understand the apprehension parents feel when their child requires surgical care. In Malaysia, the first thing most parents thing about is which hospital to choose. However, let’s consider a different approach to addressing this issue: first HOW the surgery […]
How To Find The Right Paediatric Surgeon For Your Child in Malaysia Finding the right paediatric surgeon for your child in Malaysia can be a daunting task. You want to make sure that you are putting your trust in the best possible care for your child. With so many surgeons available, how do you know […]
Hydronephrosis in babies and children – symptoms, causes & treatment in Malaysia Hydronephrosis in babies is a condition which causes the enlargement of a kidney caused by excessive build-up of urine within it. It occurs when a blockage or reflux prevents urine from draining properly from the kidney to the bladder. One or both kidneys […]
Appendicitis is a condition that affects a child’s appendix, a small, worm-shaped organ located on the right side of the abdomen. When the appendix becomes inflamed, it is known as appendicitis. Common symptoms of an irritated appendix (appendicitis) in children include fever, nausea, vomiting, and painful swelling in the right lower abdomen. If left untreated, […]
8 Facts About Paediatric Keyhole Surgery in Malaysia Parents MUST Know In keyhole surgery for children, a few tiny incisions, the size of little dots, are made on the abdomen or chest to conduct the surgeries inside. This process, when done in the abdomen, is called Laparoscopic surgery or Thoracoscopic surgery in the chest. Children’s keyhole surgery […]
Hypospadias is a birth abnormality of the penis. Its occurrence is getting more frequent and now, it affects about one in 120 boys. In Malaysia, the incidence of the severe forms is also increasing, to approximately 50% of all cases of Hypospadias.
Appendicitis in children – what is it and how it can be treated in Malaysia Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency (needing surgery) in children in Malaysia and can present at any age. It is uncommon in children under 5 but when it happens, they can present at a more advanced stage of illness, […]
Malaysia’s Keyhole Surgery Expertise Gives Child With Lung Malformation A New Lease Of Life [This article is a copy of original article printed in Bernama.com on 13/10/2020 – https://www.bernama.com/en/features/news.php?id=1889161] By Sakini Mohd Said Malaysia is among the top-notch destinations for medical tourism in the world and its healthcare and medical services have won global recognition. […]
What are Choledochal Cysts in children – causes, symptoms & treatment in Malaysia What is a Choledochal Cyst? Choledochal Cysts are an abnormality of the bile duct which delivers bile from the liver to the gall bladder and the duodenum (intestine). The incidence of this abnormality is about 1 in every 10,000 children in Malaysia, […]
