Paediatric Surgery

Vision Statement

To deliver accessible, affordable, and advanced paediatric surgical care while fostering education, research, and community health.

Mission Statement

To advance paediatric surgical care through continuous research, adoption of modern technologies, and development of innovative techniques to improve outcomes and quality of life for children.

Faculty

Faculty

Sr. No. Photo Name and Qualification Designation Areas of Interest Email ID / ResearchGate Page
1 Dr Bijaya Kumar Sethi Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sethi Associate Professor Minimally Invasive Surgery in Paediatric Urology bijayasethi338@gmail.com
dr.bijaya.peadsurg@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
2 Dr Sandeep Singh Sen Dr. Sandeep Singh Sen Assistant Professor Paediatric Laparoscopy, Paediatric Urology, and Transplant sandeepsen154@gmail.com
dr.sandeep.peadsurg@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in

Services

In-patient Department

  • Dedicated pediatric surgical wards with child-friendly environment.
  • Management of neonatal and pediatric surgical conditions, including congenital anomalies.
  • Specialized care for neonatal surgical emergencies such as tracheoesophageal fistula, intestinal atresia, and anorectal malformations.
  • Pediatric intensive care support in coordination with NICU and PICU services.
  • Elective and emergency surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive / laparoscopic surgeries.
  • Comprehensive pre-operative assessment and post-operative care.
  • Pain management, nutritional support, and infection control.
  • Multidisciplinary care involving neonatology, pediatrics, anaesthesia, and radiology.

Out-patient Department

  • Evaluation and management of congenital and acquired pediatric surgical conditions.
  • Antenatal counseling for detected congenital anomalies.
  • Follow-up care for post-operative patients.
  • Pediatric urology, gastrointestinal, and thoracic surgical consultations.
  • Minor procedures and day-care surgeries.
  • Growth and developmental assessment in surgical patients.
  • Counseling of parents and guardians regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
  • Referral and coordination with other specialties for comprehensive care.

Procedures (Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic) Offered by the Department

A. Pediatric Urology Procedures

  • Urethroplasty including Snodgrass repair, staged and redo procedures.
  • Hypospadias repair (Stage I & II).
  • Orchidopexy (open and laparoscopic), orchidectomy.
  • Ureteric reimplantation (e.g., Cohen’s procedure).
  • Pyeloplasty (open and laparoscopic).
  • Cystoscopy, urethral dilatation, DJ stenting and removal.
  • UCF (urethrocutaneous fistula) closure.
  • Meatotomy and chordee correction.
  • PUV fulguration.

B. General Pediatric Surgery

  • Herniotomy / Hernioplasty (open & laparoscopic, unilateral / bilateral).
  • Appendectomy (open and laparoscopic).
  • Circumcision.
  • Excision of cysts, sinuses, lymph nodes, and soft tissue lesions.
  • Incision and drainage of abscesses.
  • Polypectomy.

C. Gastrointestinal & Neonatal Surgery

  • Exploratory laparotomy with bowel resection and anastomosis.
  • Management of intestinal obstruction and intussusception.
  • Stoma creation and closure (ileostomy / colostomy).
  • Duodenostomy and duodenojejunostomy.
  • Ladd’s procedure.
  • Anorectal malformation surgeries including PSARP, ASARP, anoplasty, and rectal biopsy.

D. Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic / Thoracoscopic) Procedures

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy, orchidopexy, and herniotomy.
  • Laparoscopic pyeloplasty and cholecystectomy.
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy.
  • Thoracoscopic procedures including CDH repair, decortication, and cyst excision.

E. Thoracic & Airway Procedures

  • Bronchoscopy with foreign body removal.
  • Tracheostomy.
  • VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) procedures.

F. Emergency & Trauma Procedures

  • Testicular torsion exploration and detorsion.
  • Peritonitis management with lavage.
  • Pediatric emergency trauma management.

G. Miscellaneous Procedures

  • Tongue-tie release.
  • Hydrocelectomy and varicocelectomy.
  • Biopsies including lymph node and mucosal biopsies.
  • Radiologically guided interventions such as pigtail drainage.

Statistics Courses & Short Term Trainings

S.No Name of the Course Curriculum Duration of Course Present Number of Students Objectives / Brief Description of the Course
1 M.Ch. (3 Year) M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery – 3 Year Programme 3 Years 01 The aim of the 3-year M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery course is to train post-General Surgery graduates towards acquiring orientation and expertise in the superspecialty of Paediatric Surgery.
2 M.Ch. (6 Year) M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery – 6 Year Programme 6 Years 0 The aim of the 6-year M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery course is to train post-MBBS graduates towards acquiring orientation and expertise in the superspecialty from the beginning of their basic surgical training.

Research

S.No Title Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Collaboration, if any (Department and Institute) Funding Agency Project Status
1 Pre-operative and End-operative Gastric Volume in Paediatric Age Group Patients Undergoing Elective and Emergency Surgery: An Observational Cross-sectional Study Dr. Kartik Karan Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sethi Nil Nil Active
2 Comparison of Perfusion Index in Paediatric Patients Undergoing Surgeries With and Without Caudal Blocks Under General Anaesthesia: A Prospective Observational Study Dr. Joydeep Ghose Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sethi Nil Nil Active
3 To Assess the Incidence of Hypoglycaemia During Anaesthesia in the Paediatric Population Undergoing Elective Procedures and Its Correlation with Preoperative Fasting Time Dr. Shreya Prakash Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sethi Nil Nil Active
4 To determine the clinical and functional outcome of Holmium: YAG laser fulguration in the management of posterior urethral valves Dr. Sandeep Singh Sen Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sethi
Dr. Uma Kant Dutt		 Nil Nil ISRAC Approved

Projects

S.No Title Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Collaboration, if any (Department and Institute) Funding Agency
1 Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Risk of Post-operative Infections after Hypospadias Repair: A Prospective, Observational, Multicentric Study Dr. Sandeep Singh Sen Luke Harper
Massimo Garriboli		 University Hospital de La Reunion, 97405 Saint Denis Cedex, La Reunion, France Nil
2 Appendicitis Global Outcomes Study: Identifying Areas for Whole Systems Strengthening in Emergency Care University of Birmingham Dr. Sandeep Singh Sen (Consultant Lead) NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery in collaboration with University of Birmingham Nil

Expansion Plan

S.No Collaboration For Collaboration with Department and Institute Services Offered / Work Undergoing in Collaboration
1 Renal Transplant Department of Urology and Nephrology Renal Transplant services in collaboration with the Department of Urology and Nephrology.