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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia | Dr. Geeta Kekre

Published OnApril 13, 2023

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Understanding Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a rare but serious birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, develops incompletely. This causes a hole in the diaphragm through which abdominal organs such as the intestine, stomach, liver, and...
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NON-UROLOGIC ROBOTIC SURGERY IN CHILDREN | Dr. Geeta Kekre

Published OnMarch 13, 2023

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NON-UROLOGIC ROBOTIC SURGERY IN CHILDREN

The robot has been the latest addition to the pediatric surgeon’s arsenal- and it is a fine one indeed. Following a master-slave concept – with the surgeon being the master and the robot being the slave- robotics has allowed surgeons to perform minimal access to many complex surgeries th...
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Phimosis In Children | Dr Geeta Kekre

Published OnDecember 15, 2022

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Phimosis and the Circumcision Question

Introduction: It is interesting that circumcision, one of the oldest surgical procedures performed by human beings, should remain both, one of the most common and one of the most debated surgeries 5000 years after it was first documented. Circumcision is an important rite in many communities and con...
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Umbilical hernia in children in Pune

Published OnNovember 17, 2022

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Umbilical Hernia In Children

You’re probably worried that your child’s belly button sticks out. You’ve noticed that it even bulges when your baby cries, coughs or strains to poop. If that’s the case, your baby has one of the most common conditions of childhood called an umbilical hernia. 10 % to 20% of all children have...
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How do I prepare my child for surgery_

Published OnNovember 16, 2022

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How do I prepare my child for surgery?

The thought of your little one having an operation can be very stressful, and we understand that. As a parent, you probably have a thousand thoughts racing through your mind, the underlying one being “ will my baby be okay?” This article presents a few tips and pointers to help make the experien...
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My Unborn Baby Has Swollen Kidneys | Dr. Geeta Kekre

Published OnNovember 16, 2022

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My Unborn Baby Has Swollen Kidneys

With advancing technology, ultrasound machines allow doctors to see your unborn baby’s organs more clearly. Often times, babies are found to have enlarged kidneys while still in the uterus- your doctor may use the term “hydronephrosis”, i.e, “antenatal hydronephrosis” or “foetal hydronep...
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Minimal Access Surgery in Children | Dr. Geeta Kekre, Pune

Published OnNovember 15, 2022

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Minimal Access Surgery in Children

Minimal access is the buzzword in paediatric surgery. It essentially means performing a procedure without cutting open the body wall. While the principles and the basic steps of each surgery remain the same, special instruments are used which reach the organ in question via tiny, key hole incisions ...
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Tongue Tie in Kids | Pediatric Surgeon | Dr. Geeta Kekre, Pune

Published OnNovember 10, 2022

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Tongue Tie

Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where the bottom of the tip of the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth by a band of tissue. As a result, the movements of the tongue are restricted. Individuals with tongue tie typically are unable to touch the upper incisors with the tip of thei...
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