Congenital Anomaly Surgery
Congenital surgical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents require gentle tissue handling, precise anatomical correction, and dedicated empathetic care. Conditions include pediatric inguinal hernias, undescended testes (cryptorchidism), thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial fistulas, and tongue ties.
Dr. Majethiya Jalpesh provides expert diagnostic assessments and corrective surgical procedures, minimizing trauma, ensuring child-friendly post-op comfort, and delivering lasting functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Key Highlights & Conditions Treated
- Congenital pediatric inguinal hernia (herniotomy)
- Infantile hydrocele and patent processus vaginalis
- Undescended testis (Orchidopexy)
- Thyroglossal duct cyst excision (Sistrunk procedure)
- Branchial cleft cyst and sinus excision
- Tongue tie release (Frenulotomy)
- Umbilical granuloma and persistent vitelline duct remnants
- Gentle pediatric-friendly daycare procedures
Why Choose Dr. Majethiya Jalpesh?
MS (General Surgery) with 11+ years of surgical experience in Ahmedabad. Offering advanced keyhole minimally invasive surgery, painless laser treatment, and fast post-op recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
In children, hernias are caused by a natural congenital canal (patent processus vaginalis) that failed to close before birth, rather than muscle weakness. Therefore, mesh is never used in children; only simple ligation (herniotomy) is performed.
The timing depends on the specific condition. Hernias are repaired promptly upon diagnosis to prevent bowel strangulation, while undescended testes are typically operated between 6 to 12 months of age.
Yes. Modern pediatric anesthesia protocols and specialized monitoring make minor elective surgeries very safe.
Children heal remarkably fast. Most are playing, eating, and drinking within a few hours of surgery and return home on the same day.