Dr Andrea Cass

28/02/2026

So special to experience our annual Maternity Open Day from a whole new perspective this year. Feeling lucky to be part of such a caring extended family! 🏥🐣

17/11/2025

💜 World Prematurity Day 💜
Today we honour our tiniest patients!
For those needing surgery, the operating field can be as small as a bar of soap and the suture as fine as a strand of hair. Yet even these challenges feel small compared to the strength and determination these little ones show as they fight to recover.
Thinking of all the tiny warriors and their families today! 🫶🏼

17/06/2025

After one big surgical adventure in theatre and many days in the NICU, we say farewell to this brave little jellybean and her wonderful mother.
May they have countless joyful days and cherished memories ahead. Moments like these remind me why I chose this path 🫶🏼

12/05/2025

Nurses are the Heartbeat of Healthcare ❤️

Today, we celebrate all our incredible nurses.

To the ones who hold little hands and calm anxious hearts - from the emergency unit to the paediatric ward, NICU, and theatre - you are the reason our little patients feel safe and loved.

Thank you for being the light in our darkest moments and the strength in our times of need.

01/03/2025

For upcoming parents, the fear of the unknown can often feel overwhelming. But knowledge has the power to transform that fear into confidence. By educating ourselves, we can turn the unknown into something familiar and empowering. You’ve got this mama! 🙌🏼

14/02/2025

Meet our compassionate team of paediatricians at Life Hilton Private Hospital! During Pregnancy Education Month, we're here to ensure a smooth transition from pregnancy to parenthood with expert care for your little ones.

For more information on Life Hilton Private Hospital paediatric services, contact us on 033 329 5600 or visit our website
https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/hospitals/kwazulu-natal/pietermaritzburg/life-hilton-private-hospital/

04/02/2025

Today is World Cancer Day 🎗️

Every cancer journey is unique, with its own challenges and triumphs. Yet, those touched by cancer are united in their shared goals: to fight, heal, and support.

As a paediatric surgeon, I play a vital role in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of certain childhood cancers. This includes performing biopsies, placing chemoports, and removing tumours from the kidney, liver, go**ds, and soft tissues.

Together, we continue the fight, raise awareness, and support those in need.

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World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by the Cancer association of South Africa (CANSA). Led by the Union for International Can...

13/01/2025

New year, new website 🌍 https://drcass.co.za/

18/12/2024

May your days be merry and your heart be light. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with those you hold dear! ⭐️

09/12/2024

What does it take to become a paediatric surgeon? 🐣

13 years of studies and training 📚

3 degrees 👩🏻‍🎓

Grit, grace, bottomless caffeine ☕️

Blood, sweat and tears 🏃🏻‍♀️

25/11/2024

My child developed flu symptoms before (non-urgent) surgery: What happens now?

Respiratory infections can affect wound healing and the way your child’s body responds to anesthesia, potentially increasing the risk of complications and prolonging the length of hospital stay.

If your child develops runny nose, fever, cough, sinusitis or sore throat in the days leading up to surgery, it is important to inform your surgeon and anesthetist. They will determine whether it is safe to proceed with surgery or if a delay is necessary.

17/11/2024

Today, we raise awareness for all preterm babies. Though they may be tiny, their fight is mighty.

Preterm birth can occur for various reasons. Pertinent to the paediatric surgeon, congenital conditions such as intestinal atresias, Hirschsprung disease, imperforate a**s, tracheoesophageal fistula, diaphragmatic hernia, and gastroschisis can lead to preterm birth.

Additionally, premature babies may face surgical complications like necrotizing enterocolitis and intestinal perforation.

A paediatric surgeon, along with a dedicated team of pediatricians, specialists, allied healthcare workers, and nurses, will diagnose and treat these conditions to give these babies the best chance for survival.