Based at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, our world-leading consultant paediatric surgeons specialise in a range of gastrointestinal procedures, from routine to complex.
Experts in children's gastrointestinal surgery
We provide a range of innovative diagnostic tests for babies, children and young adults which enables us to investigate congenital and acquired conditions. Early diagnosis gives us time to plan care for children and perform life-changing surgery.
We perform both routine and complex surgical procedures, including treatments for hernias, tongue-tie and constipation.
Our children’s gastrointestinal procedures
Our consultant paediatric surgeons have sub-speciality expertise in a range of gastrointestinal procedures, including those listed below.
Upper gastrointestinal surgical procedures, including:
- cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- frenectomy for tongue tie
- fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- splenectomy (spleen removal)
- treatment for feeding difficulties
Lower gastrointestinal surgical procedures, including:
- anorectal malformation surgery
- hernia repair (including inguinal hernia surgery and umbilical hernia surgery)
- Hirschsprung’s disease treatment
- pilonidal sinus surgery
- surgery for constipation
- surgery for inflammatory bowel disease
Other paediatric procedures
Due to the range of their expertise, our paediatric surgeons can also perform other procedures, including:
- circumcision
- extra digit removal
- ingrown toenail surgery
- thoracic surgery (including congenital lung lesions)
- undescended testicle correction
Conditions
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Balanitis in children
Balanitis is a common urological condition in children that causes inflammation of the foreskin.
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Hernia
Hernias are common in both children and adults. Discover the different types of hernia and how our specialists can treat them.
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Hydrocele in children
Hydroceles are common in newborn boys, but can also occur in older children. Learn about treatment for hydrocele.
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Hypospadias in children
Hypospadias is a congenital condition that affects the urethra development in children.
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Tongue-tie in children
Tongue-tie is commonly diagnosed in babies and can restrict tongue movement. Learn more about the symptoms and how we treat it.
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Umbilical hernia
Umbilical hernias are extremely common and can occur in adults and children. Learn more about the symptoms and how it can be treated.
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Undescended testicles in children
Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) is a congenital condition affecting children.
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Urinary tract infection (UTIs) in children
A common type of infection in children that affects any part of your urinary tract.
Treatments
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Circumcision in children
Circumcision is the surgical removal of your child’s foreskin (the skin covering the tip of the penis). A surgeon may carry out circumcision for various medical conditions in boys.
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Hernia repair
Hernias usually develop in your abdomen. Without surgery, hernias can be dangerous. Learn about hernia repair.
Locations
Our paediatric surgeons provide care at the following locations:
Discover our children's surgery experts
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, our paediatric surgeons are leaders in gastrointestinal surgery, dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for children of all ages, ranging from infants through to teenagers