Pediatric surgeries are no less challenging than those performed on adults. Hence, as a parent, it is extremely important to understand the significance of pediatric surgeries and stay aware, to be best prepared.

In this article, eminent pediatric surgeons from Suguna Hospital, recognized and trusted as the best pediatric surgery hospital, share a few important points about preparing for pediatric surgery.

Parents’ guide to Pediatric surgery

Getting to know that your child is recommended surgery in itself can be very disturbing and a matter of concern. However, being aware of what the surgery is all about and understanding the surgeon’s instructions can go a long way in helping both, you and your child to stay calm and relax. 

• It is important that as a parent to stay positive and take care of yourself first so that your child does not pick up your anxiety
• Explain why the surgery is required by talking to your child. This can encourage your child to a great extent
• Build confidence by assuring your child that you are with them always.
• Depending upon the age of your child, bring in comforts from home before the surgery like books, games, toys, etc. so that they are mentally prepared for the surgery
• It’s important to understand the type of surgery, risks involved, duration, and recovery process so that you and your child can be best prepared

How to prepare your child for surgery?

To minimize complications, you need to understand the type of surgery your child is to undergo and help in preparations.

Before the surgery

• Talk to your surgeon about what the surgery is all about and how beneficial it can be for your child
• Discuss with your surgeon the complexities involved with the surgery
• Discuss with your surgeon the recovery period and how best to handle a speedy recovery
• If your child develops any complications, a few weeks or days before the surgery, bring it to the notice of your pediatric surgeon immediately
• Stay calm and do not panic 
• Your surgeon will evaluate your child completely before certifying that your child is physically fit to take up the surgery.
• As a parent, you will be required to give your consent for the surgery and sign all necessary documents
• Discuss the overall cost likely to be incurred with your surgeon
• A representative from the hospital will be with you right through the process and assist you with all the necessary instructions

Day of the surgery

• Your child will be received at the hospital a day or two before or on the day of the surgery, as instructed by the operating surgeon
• An eminent medical team led by the chief pediatric surgeon will handle the procedure in the most efficient and safest way
• The hospital is well-equipped to handle any emergency, either before or after the surgery

After the surgery

• Your child will be moved into a recovery room under careful monitoring of the medical team
• Your surgeon will brief you about the surgery and further instructions till discharge will be shared
• Follow all post-op instructions as detailed in the discharge summary to help with speedy recovery

Like any other surgeries, pediatric surgeries too need careful planning and execution. Hence, to be best prepared you need the attention of the best pediatric surgeons in Bengaluru. Feel free to connect with our distinguished medical team at Suguna Hospital.