Minor surgeries for children

It isn’t rare for babies or young children to undergo minor surgery. Minor surgeries are relatively simple operations that take less than 30 minutes and are usually outpatient procedures, generally giving permanent results. This type of surgery is carried out by paediatric teams (specialised surgeons and anaesthetists).

Lacrimal duct obstruction

Some newborns are born with a blocked tear duct, obstructed by a membrane or blockage, which means the duct cannot function properly.
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Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)

Tongue-tie occurs when the fibrous membrane - the lingual frenulum - that goes from the base of the tongue to the tip is too short. This can can make it difficult for babies to breast-feed, or can sometimes later impede correct articulation of words.
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Inguinal hernia

A hernia of the inguinal wall is caused by a gap in the muscle fibres in the abdomen. These hernias often become more prominent when the child coughs or cries.
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Congenital hydrocele in boys

Congenital hydrocele is a build-up of watery fluid around the testicles. This painless ailment can cause the scrotum (pouch containing the testicles) to swell quite considerably.
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