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Surgical Care for Newborns
Neonatal surgery focuses on surgical conditions affecting babies during the first weeks of life. Some conditions may be identified during pregnancy, while others become apparent soon after birth through feeding difficulty, vomiting, abdominal swelling, difficulty passing stool, breathing difficulty or other symptoms.
Dr. Yerra Rajesh reviews the baby's clinical condition, antenatal findings, scans and available reports before explaining the diagnosis and recommended treatment to the family.
Dr. Yerra Rajesh
M.S., M.Ch., MRCS
Managing Director | Paediatric, Neonatal and Paediatric Urology Surgeon
View ProfileNeonatal Conditions Requiring Surgical Evaluation
- Congenital anomalies identified during pregnancy or after birth.
- Intestinal obstruction and other newborn abdominal conditions.
- Difficulty passing stool due to a suspected congenital bowel condition.
- Feeding difficulty or repeated vomiting requiring surgical evaluation.
- Congenital swellings or structural abnormalities.
- Urgent neonatal conditions referred for a surgical opinion.
Congenital Anomalies
Congenital anomalies are structural conditions present at birth. They can affect the digestive system, urinary system, chest, abdominal wall, anorectal region or other parts of the body. Early assessment helps the medical team understand whether observation, additional investigations or surgery is required.
Learn More About Congenital AnomaliesEarly assessment
Not every congenital anomaly requires immediate surgery. Careful evaluation determines whether observation, further investigation or treatment is needed.
When to Seek a Neonatal Surgical Opinion
- When an anomaly is detected on an antenatal scan.
- When a newborn develops concerning symptoms after birth.
- When a paediatrician or another specialist recommends surgical evaluation.