Paediatric Surgery, KEMU, Mayo Hospital, Lahore

14/05/2025

Today academic CME credited activity held at Conference room of Pediatric surgery ward, KEMU with the collaboration of Chughtai diagnostic center on the topic of Pediatric Urological Calculi and their biochemical analysis. More academic activities will be held soon with this collaboration to enhance the learning environment especially for our postgraduate residents.

10/04/2025

*WOFAPS World Paediatric Surgery Day was celebrated today at the Department of Paediatric Surgery, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital Lahore.*

The event was graced by Prof. Mahmood Ayaz (Vice Chancellor, KEMU), Prof. Haroon Hamid (CEO, Mayo Hospital), Dr. Kashif Bashir (Head of Paediatric Surgery, KEMU/Mayo Hospital),Prof. Saleem (Akhtar Saeed Medical College), Prof. Ali Sheikh (SZH), Dr. Bilal Mirza (Children’s Hospital), and esteemed faculty members from Paediatric surgery, Paediatric Medicine, and allied departments.

Prof. Mahmood Ayaz highlighted that Mayo Hospital Lahore hosts a 540-bedded independent Paediatric area, functioning as a dedicated institute equipped with cutting-edge and modern technology. The institute includes specialized Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Burns, and Paediatric Medicine services, alongside robust support from allied departments—all contributing to the provision of modern and comprehensive paediatric healthcare to the public.

Prof. Haroon Hamid elaborated on the significance of paediatric surgery in managing complex surgical conditions in children and commended the department's role in enhancing surgical care for the paediatric population.

Prof. Saleem emphasized the need for paediatric surgeries to be performed by specialized paediatric surgeons, citing the physiological and functional differences between children and adults, which require tailored surgical approaches.

Dr. Kashif Bashir further advocated for systemic strengthening and urged government officials to initiate designated vacancies for paediatric surgeons at the district and Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) levels, ensuring that specialized surgical care is accessible to children across the province.

The event started with an awareness walk and underscored the critical role of paediatric surgery in child health and highlighted the ongoing commitment of KEMU/Mayo Hospital to excellence in surgical care, education, and outreach.

06/04/2025

It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming monthly meeting of the APSP Lahore Chapter, which will take place at King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital Lahore on April 10, 2025, at 8:30 AM in the Pediatric Surgery Block, 2nd floor Conference Hall. During this event, we will also celebrate World Pediatric Surgery Day alongside our esteemed Senior Faculty Members and Paediatric Surgery Legends.
The celebration will include a cake-cutting ceremony and a walk from the Pediatric Surgery Block to Patiala Block, KEMU, following the presentations.

Kindly send your presentation to the following email: doctorjamil@yahoo.com

Best regards,
Team Pediatric Surgery
KEMU / Mayo Hospital, Lahore

21/02/2025

*Department of Paediatric Surgery, KEMU/Mayo Hospital Lahore* , Achieves Another Milestone

Under the leadership of *Dr. Kashif Bashir, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery, King Edward Medical University (KEMU) / Mayo Hospital Lahore* has reached another significant milestone with the inauguration of one of Pakistan’s few dedicated Neonatal Laparoscopic Operation Theatres.

The esteemed *Vice-Chancellor of KEMU, Prof. Mahmood Ayyaz,* officially inaugurated the facility. In his address, he emphasized that this initiative was the need of the hour, as it will enable neonates to receive minimally invasive procedures, significantly improving their clinical outcomes.

This state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with the latest neonatal laparoscopic instruments and technology. Initially, neonates with *Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), Eventration of the Diaphragm, Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS), Inguinal Hernia, and Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)* will benefit from this advanced surgical approach.

Furthermore, training programs conducted by both international and local faculty will enhance the scope of neonatal laparoscopic procedures, expanding the range of conditions that can be treated and advancing the standard of neonatal surgical care in Pakistan.

19/02/2025

Inauguration of Neonatal Laparoscopy OR at Department of Paediatric Surgery, KEMU, Mayo Hospital, Lahore

18/01/2025

Today marked a significant milestone at Mayo Hospital with the first-ever joint Clinical Pathology Conference (CPC) involving Paediatric Surgery and Pediatric Medicine Unit 1 &2. Faculty members and postgraduate residents from both specialties actively participated in the discussion of two complex cases. This historic collaboration was made possible through the efforts of Prof. Haroon Hamid, Dean of Pediatrics, and Dr. Kashif Bashir, Head of Pediatric Surgery.

The active involvement of postgraduate residents in this multidisciplinary forum provided them with an excellent learning opportunity, encouraging critical thinking, teamwork, and exposure to diverse perspectives in patient care. Regular monthly meetings will be held to include other pediatric subspecialties. Additionally, plans for multidisciplinary meetings to manage tumors and disorders of s*x development (DSD) were also discussed, aiming to further enhance collaboration and learning.

30/10/2024