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10/04/2026

Child Hernia Surgery: Why Laparoscopic Surgery Is Safer for Girls

When a child needs hernia surgery, most parents ask one question: what is the safest approach?

In children, especially girls, this matters even more.

During laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair, we can see inside the abdomen clearly. This allows us to do more than just fix the hernia.

We can:

- Check both sides for a developing hernia
- See important structures like the ovaries and fallopian tubes
- Avoid damaging these structures during surgery

With open surgery, the view is limited. There is a higher risk of not detecting a hernia on the other side, and a small risk of injuring nearby structures.

Keyhole surgery gives better visibility and control, making the procedure safer and more precise.

The operation itself is quick, often around 20 minutes, with fast recovery for the child.

Watch this video to understand why laparoscopic hernia repair is the preferred approach for children, especially girls.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for children at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya (Malaysia).

If this was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

08/04/2026

Hydrocele in Boys: Can It Be Treated with Keyhole Surgery?

Noticed swelling around your child’s testicle and wondering if it needs treatment?

In young boys, this is often due to a condition called hydrocele, which means there is fluid collecting around the te**is.

This happens because there is a small connection between the tummy and the sc***um. Fluid travels down through this pathway and collects around the testicle.

The treatment is straightforward. We close this connection so fluid can no longer pass down.

In many cases, this can be done using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.

Key points parents should know:

- Usually treated after 3 years of age
- Done as a day procedure
- Small incisions with quick recovery
- Safe and well-established approach

Once the connection is closed, the fluid stops collecting and the problem resolves.

Watch this video to understand what hydrocele is, when surgery is needed, and how keyhole surgery makes treatment simple and safe.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for children at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

If this helped you understand your child’s condition, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

06/04/2026

Groin Lump in Your Child? Here’s What It Could Mean

Have you noticed a small bulge in your child’s groin that becomes more obvious when they cry or cough?

This is something parents should not ignore.

A lump that appears and disappears in the groin is often a sign of an inguinal hernia. It is one of the most common conditions we treat in children.

In paediatric surgery, two of the most common conditions we see are:

- Inguinal hernia (usually elective surgery)
- Appendicitis (usually emergency surgery)

Both of these can be treated using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. This approach uses small instruments and a camera, allowing for less pain and faster recovery.

If you notice a bulge that comes and goes, especially during crying or coughing, it is best to have your child assessed early.

Watch this video to understand the common surgical conditions in children and how keyhole surgery can help treat them safely.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for children at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

If this was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

03/04/2026

Premature Baby with Hernia: Why Early Keyhole Surgery Matters

When a baby is born premature, parents already go through a lot. So when another problem appears, like a groin lump, it can be very worrying.

In this case, a premature baby born at 28 weeks developed an inguinal hernia. The mother noticed that the baby was irritable and feeding poorly.

This happens because part of the intestine moves in and out of the hernia. It can cause discomfort and affect how the baby feeds.

Although the problem had been present for a few months, the baby was brought in for further assessment.

We proceeded with laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

This allowed us to:

- Repair the hernia with very small incisions
- Check both sides internally
- Fix a second developing hernia at the same time

In open surgery, usually only one side is repaired. The second side may only be discovered later, requiring another operation.

The procedure took about 30 minutes.

After surgery, the improvement was clear. The baby became less irritable and feeding improved quickly. Recovery was smooth and fast.

Even in premature babies, once they are stable and of suitable weight, keyhole surgery can be safely performed.

Watch this video to understand why inguinal hernia is common in premature babies and how laparoscopic surgery can prevent repeat operations.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for children, based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya (Malaysia).

If this patient story was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

30/03/2026

Appendicitis in Children: How This Young Girl Went Home Just 24hrs After Surgery...

When a child has sharp pain on the right side of the tummy, it can be worrying. One of the common causes we look for is appendicitis.

Recently, a young girl came in with this exact problem. She had clear pain in the lower right abdomen, and tests confirmed appendicitis.

She underwent laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery the same night.

The next morning, she was already up and moving around comfortably. Within 24 hours, she was well enough to go home.

This is one of the key advantages of keyhole surgery.

Compared to open surgery, it offers:

- Less pain after the operation
- Faster recovery
- Very small scars
- Earlier return to normal activity

Even in more complex cases, such as when the appendix has burst, laparoscopic surgery allows better visibility and more thorough treatment.

For parents, if your child is diagnosed with appendicitis, it is worth asking if keyhole surgery is an option.

Watch this video to understand how laparoscopic surgery helps children recover faster from appendicitis.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for children, based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya (Malaysia).

If this patient story was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

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27/03/2026

Undescended Te**es or Retractile Te**es? Not Every Child Needs Surgery

Parents often feel worried when they are told their child may need surgery, especially when it involves the te**es. But sometimes, what looks like a problem may actually be normal.

Recently, a mother brought her 12-month-old boy from Indonesia for a second opinion after being told he needed surgery for undescended te**es.

After examining him, I found that he did not have undescended te**es. He had retractile te**es, which is different.

In undescended te**es, the te**is cannot be brought down into the sc***um.

In retractile te**es, the te**is moves up and down because the muscle in young boys is very active. When the child is cold or frightened, the te**is goes up. When the child is relaxed or in a warm bath, it comes down. This is normal and often does not need surgery.

Because of this, the boy did not need an operation, and the family was able to return home reassured.

Not every child who comes to see a paediatric surgeon needs surgery. Sometimes the most important thing is a proper assessment and the confidence to say that everything is normal.

Watch this video to understand the difference between undescended te**es and retractile te**es, and why getting the right diagnosis can prevent unnecessary surgery.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in minimally invasive and paediatric urology surgery for children, based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya (Malaysia).

If this story was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

25/03/2026

Hypospadias in Boys: Why This Little Boy Needed Two Operations

Some conditions in children are present from birth but may not be obvious to parents at first. One example is hypospadias, a condition affecting the p***s that may require surgical correction.

Hypospadias usually has three main features:

- The p***s may be bent (called chordee)
- The urine opening is not at the tip
- The fo****in looks incomplete or hooded

The opening can be slightly off, or in more severe cases it can be much lower, even near the sc***um. When the condition is more severe, repair may need to be done in two stages.

Recently, I treated a boy with severe hypospadias where the opening was very low and the p***s was significantly bent.

The first operation was done to straighten the p***s and prepare the tissue needed for reconstruction. After healing, the second stage was performed to create a new tube so that the urine opening could be placed at the tip.

Although this sounds complex, the outcome can be very good when the repair is done properly. With the right technique and proper care after surgery, most boys recover well and achieve a normal appearance and function.

Watch this video to understand what hypospadias is, why some children need staged repair, and what parents should expect from treatment.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in reconstructive and minimally invasive surgery for children, based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya (Malaysia).

If this patient story was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

20/03/2026

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19/03/2026

Keyhole Surgery for Children: Ask Me Anything

Many parents feel worried when their child needs surgery. One of the most common questions I get is whether there is a way to do the operation with less pain and faster recovery.

In many cases, the answer is yes.

Keyhole surgery, also called laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgery, allows us to perform operations using very small instruments and a camera. This means smaller cuts, less discomfort, and quicker healing for children.

This technique can be used for many conditions involving the abdomen or chest, including hernia, appendicitis, lung problems, and other paediatric surgical conditions.

Not all parents realise that these options are available, even here in Malaysia.

If your child has been advised to undergo surgery, it is reasonable to ask whether keyhole surgery is possible.

Watch this video to learn what keyhole surgery is, how it works, and when it can be used for children.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic (keyhole) surgery for children at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

If you found this helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

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16/03/2026

Baby Hernia Surgery: Why Laparoscopy Can Prevent Another Operation

Sometimes parents come for one problem, and we discover another that needs to be treated at the same time. This is where the right surgical approach makes a big difference.

Recently, a baby boy was brought to see me from Indonesia for an inguinal hernia. His parents noticed a lump in the groin, which is a common sign of hernia in children.

During the examination, I also noticed that the p***s did not look normal after a previous circumcision done elsewhere, so this needed correction as well.

We proceeded with surgery the next day.

The hernia repair was done using laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. With the camera, we were able to see the inside clearly and found that a hernia was starting on the other side too, even though it was not obvious during the first examination.

Because we used laparoscopy, we could repair both sides at the same time. This meant the child did not need another operation in the future.

At the same time, the circumcision was revised and the outcome was good. The baby had very little pain after surgery and was able to travel home the next day.

This is one of the advantages of minimally invasive surgery. Better view, better precision, and fewer repeat operations.

Watch this video to understand how laparoscopic surgery allows us to detect hidden hernias and treat everything safely in one operation.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for children, based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

If this patient story was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

13/03/2026

Baby With Groin Lump? It Could Be an Inguinal Hernia

Parents sometimes notice a small lump in the groin that appears and disappears. It may look harmless, but this can be a sign of an inguinal hernia, a common condition in babies and young children.

Recently, I treated a 1-year-old boy who came from Indonesia after his parents noticed a swelling in his groin. The lump would come and go, which is a classic sign of an inguinal hernia.

Once we confirmed the diagnosis, surgery was done the next day because the family wanted a quick and safe treatment before travelling home back to Indonesia.

The repair was done using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery.

This means:

- Three tiny ports on the abdomen
- Very small scars
- Minimal pain
- Fast recovery

He was able to move normally very soon after the procedure, and follow-up was simple, with his parents sending recovery photos after returning home.

For inguinal hernia in children, early treatment is important, and minimally invasive surgery allows a very quick return to normal activity.

Watch this video to understand the signs of inguinal hernia in children and how laparoscopic surgery allows fast recovery even for babies.

I’m Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a paediatric surgeon specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for children, based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Assunta Hospital.

If this patient story was helpful, like and share it with other parents.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

11/03/2026

Patient Story: These intelligent and well informed parents seek out the best for their child.

Their son had bile duct abnormality which was diagnosed because he had abdominal pain middle of last year in Indonesia.

He came to see me the end of 2025 and an MRI confirmed a scarring of his bile duct that made it obstructed and dilated, with a resulting abnormality of his liver function.

He has since had laparoscopic surgery to remove his bile duct and reconstruction for his bile flow using his small bowel.

Within 2 days he was back to mobilising and discharged home. This is a photo of him 1 week after his operation in my clinic, ready to fly back home.

It’s amazing how laparoscopic surgery sorts big problems inside the tummy without much pain and suffering.

For more help visit: https://www.drnadachildsurgeon.com/

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Dr Nada Sudhakaran - Your Child’s Paediatric Surgeon

Dr Nada Sudhakaran is a consultant Paediatric Surgeon who provides specialized children surgery.

His clinics are located at Pantai Hospital KL and Gleneagles KL. However, he also operates from Tung Shin Hospital KL and Sentosa Hospital Klang.

He completed all his training in the UK, this included working at the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London. Prior to bringing his expertise to KL, he worked as a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at St Georges Hospital, London.

Dr Nada has extensive experience in reconstructive paediatric surgery, with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) Dr Nada has been involved with teaching these techniques to trainee surgeons for the Royal College of Surgeons, London and is now involved with training, here in Malaysia for the masters program in Paediatric Surgery.