MTH Department of Pediatric and Neonatal surgery

Description

Overview

The Department of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery at Madinah Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad, established in August 2022, is a leading surgical unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of pediatric congenital disorders. The department provides advanced care for a wide range of congenital and acquired diseases, ensuring safe and effective treatment for children.

As a recognized center for pediatric surgery in Pakistan, the department also plays a key role in academic training and clinical research, contributing to medical education and the professional development of future pediatric surgeons. The unit is approved for FCPS training by CPSP.

The department is headed by Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Ch, who has more than 25 years of experience in pediatric and neonatal surgery, with over 25 national and international research publications in PMDC & HEC recognized journals.

Mission

The Department of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery strives for excellence in:

• Providing evidence-based pediatric and neonatal care
• Ensuring ethical, compassionate doctor-patient relationships
• Achieving high academic standards in undergraduate and postgraduate training
• Encouraging a strong research culture in students and residents

Services

Outpatient & Emergency Care

• Outpatient clinics: 4 days a week (8:00 am–2:00 pm) except Wednesday & Saturday (surgery days)
• Indoor admissions for patients requiring specialized care
• 24/7 emergency services for pediatric and neonatal cases

Diagnostic Procedures

• Examination under anesthesia
• Biopsy of benign and neoplastic lesions
• Diagnostic laparoscopy (in collaboration with the general surgery unit)

Therapeutic & Surgical Procedures

General Pediatric Surgeries

• Inguinal and umbilical hernia repair
• Hydrocele treatment
• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Hypospadias repair (all types)
• Circumcision
• Split skin grafting
• PBC release

Major Surgical Procedures

• DUHAMEL procedure
• PSARP (Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty)
• Exploratory laparotomy
• Congenital atresia repair
• IHRPS and other complex surgeries

Pediatric Tumor Surgeries

• Wilms tumor surgery
• Neuroblastoma excision
• Rhabdomyosarcoma removal
• Ovarian tumor surgery

Neonatal Surgeries for Congenital Anomalies

• Esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula repair
• ​​​​​​​Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) treatment
• Anorectal malformation correction
• Meconium Ileus Surgery
• Hirschsprung’s disease management