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Meet the Operating Room Team: Your Child's Care | Dr. Geeta Kekre

Meet the Operating Room Team: Who’s Going to Be in There with Your Child?

Introduction: When your child requires a surgical procedure, as a parent, you naturally have concerns and questions about the process. One of the main concerns is often about who will be present in the operating room (OR) during the surgery. We understand these concerns and strive to ensure that eve...
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vesico-ureteral Reflux in Children | Dr. Geeta Kekre

The Role of Robotic Surgery in the Management of Vesico-Ureteral Reflux in Children

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common condition in children where urine flows backward from the bladder to the kidneys. If left untreated, VUR can lead to kidney damage and urinary tract infections. Robotic surgery has emerged as a valuable tool in the management of VUR in children Understanding V...
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NON-UROLOGIC ROBOTIC SURGERY IN CHILDREN | Dr. Geeta Kekre

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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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

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

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

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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