Based at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, our world-leading consultant paediatric surgeons specialise in a range of paediatric surgery procedures from routine to complex.
Experts in children's general 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 general surgery procedures
Our consultant paediatric surgeons have sub-speciality expertise in a range of general surgery procedures, including those listed below.
Abdominal and gastrointestinal surgical procedures, including:
- anorectal malformation surgery
- anorectal manometry
- cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- hernia repair (including keyhole inguinal hernia, hiatal hernia and umbilical hernia surgery)
- Hirschsprung disease treatment
- splenectomy (spleen removal)
- surgery for constipation
- surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Thoracic surgery involving the chest and lungs:
- thoracic surgery (including congenital lung lesions)
Soft tissue, skin and minor procedures, such as:
- ingrown toenail surgery
- pilonidal sinus surgery
Head, neck and feeding-related procedures, including:
- frenectomy for tongue-tie
- treatment for feeding difficulties
Conditions
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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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Hiatal hernia (diaphragmatic hernia) in adults and children
A hiatal hernia or diaphragmatic hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through the diaphragm. Learn more here.
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Hirschsprung disease in children
Hirschsprung disease in children is a condition that makes it difficult to empty the bowels. Learn what causes Hirschsprung disease and how it’s treated.
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
IBD causes symptoms that our dedicated specialists can help manage in adults and children.
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Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernias develop in the groin and can affect adults and children. Learn the symptoms and treatment options for inguinal hernias.
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Pilonidal sinus
A pilonidal sinus is a small hole in your skin that repeatedly gets infected. Discover the symptoms, causes and treatment.
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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.
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