Paediatric Surgery & Paediatric Urology for Children
Dr Nada Sudhakaran is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon & Urologist providing surgical assessment and care for newborns, babies, and children in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
His practice includes paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, reconstructive paediatric surgery and minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic and keyhole surgery. The appropriate surgical approach depends on the child’s diagnosis, age, health and individual clinical circumstances.
Parents can discuss their child’s condition, investigations and available management options during a specialist consultation.
Children can develop surgical conditions that require urgent assessment, planned treatment or ongoing monitoring. Paediatric surgery focuses on surgical conditions affecting newborns, babies and children. Dr Nada provides assessment and surgical care across several areas, including general paediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, reconstructive procedures and selected thoracic conditions. Treatment is not the same for every child. After clinical assessment, the surgeon determines whether observation, further investigation, medical management or surgery is appropriate.
Dr Nada Sudhakaran is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon & Urologist based in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate training in the UK and was a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon in London before returning to Malaysia.
He specialises in reconstructive paediatric surgery, with a special interest in laparoscopic or keyhole surgery. He also performs general and urological surgery for children and is on the specialist register for Paediatric Surgery in the UK, Malaysia and Australia.
Minimally invasive surgery uses specialised cameras and instruments to perform selected procedures through small incisions. These techniques can be used in certain paediatric abdominal, urological, thoracic and neonatal procedures. The choice of minimally invasive surgery depends on the condition, the planned procedure and the individual child.
Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, uses a small camera called a laparoscope together with specialised surgical instruments. The camera provides a view of the structures inside the abdomen, allowing selected operations to be performed through small incisions.
Thoracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive approach used for selected conditions affecting the chest. A small camera and surgical instruments are introduced through small openings in the chest. This allows the surgeon to view and operate on the affected area.
Newborns have specific anatomical and physiological considerations. The surgical approach therefore requires careful assessment of the baby’s condition and the procedure required. Depending on the diagnosis, minimally invasive or open surgery may be considered.
Dr Nada provides assessment and surgical management for a range of conditions affecting newborns and children. Some conditions require immediate medical attention, while others can be managed through planned surgical care.
Some surgical conditions in children develop suddenly and may require urgent assessment. These can include appendicitis, intussusception and pyloric stenosis, among other acute abdominal and surgical conditions.
Neonatal surgery addresses surgical conditions affecting newborn babies. Some conditions are identified before birth, while others become apparent shortly after delivery. Surgical conditions may include bowel atresia, anorectal malformations and other congenital abnormalities.
Some childhood surgical conditions do not require immediate intervention and can be assessed through planned care.
The timing of surgery depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, age and clinical circumstances of the child.
Some lumps, masses and tumours in children require specialist assessment. Depending on the suspected condition, evaluation may include physical examination, imaging and laboratory investigations.
Paediatric thoracic surgery involves selected conditions affecting the chest. Dr Nada’s practice includes thoracoscopic surgery and lung resection for selected congenital lung conditions.
Paediatric urology focuses on conditions affecting the urinary and genital systems of babies, children and adolescents. Conditions assessed and managed may include hydronephrosis, hypospadias, undescended testicles and other urinary or genital conditions.
General paediatric surgery covers a range of conditions involving areas such as the abdomen, groin and digestive system. Depending on the diagnosis, management may involve monitoring, further investigation, medical care, minimally invasive surgery or open surgery.
Both laparoscopic (Keyhole) and open surgery have important roles in paediatric surgical care.
Laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and specialised instruments through small incisions, while open surgery uses a larger incision to provide access to the surgical area.
A minimally invasive approach may be suitable for selected procedures. However, open surgery may be more appropriate in other situations.
The decision is based on factors such as the child’s diagnosis, age, anatomy, previous surgery and complexity of the procedure.
Surgery may be considered when a structural or surgical condition causes symptoms, affects normal function, creates a risk of complications or requires an operation for appropriate management.
Before surgery is recommended, the child undergoes a clinical assessment. Depending on the suspected condition, investigations may include blood or urine tests, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI or other specialised examinations.
Some conditions require urgent surgery, while others can be monitored or managed through planned intervention.
The decision is made according to the child’s individual diagnosis and clinical findings.
During a Paediatric Consultation?
The consultation begins with a discussion about the child’s symptoms, medical history, previous procedures and existing investigation results.
A physical examination may be performed when appropriate. Existing medical reports and imaging can also be reviewed.
Additional tests or imaging may be recommended when more information is required to understand the condition and plan appropriate care.
Parents can discuss the diagnosis, management options and whether surgery is necessary. When an operation is considered, the proposed procedure and surgical approach can be explained.
If surgery is recommended, the approach is selected according to the child's individual circumstances. Follow-up after surgery helps the medical team assess recovery and address any ongoing concerns.
If your child has been diagnosed with a surgical condition, has been referred for a surgical opinion or requires assessment for a paediatric urological problem, a specialist consultation can help clarify the diagnosis and available management options.
Dr Nada provides paediatric surgical assessment and care for families in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Parents can bring relevant medical reports, scan results and previous treatment information to the consultation where available.
A paediatric surgeon assesses and manages surgical conditions affecting newborns, infants, children and adolescents. These may involve the abdomen, digestive system, groin, urinary system, genital system, chest and congenital abnormalities.
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a camera and specialised instruments through small incisions. It is commonly known as keyhole surgery.
No. Laparoscopic surgery is appropriate for selected procedures and conditions. The decision depends on the child’s diagnosis, age, anatomy and other clinical factors.
Thoracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique used for selected conditions affecting the chest. A camera and specialised instruments are introduced through small openings to allow the surgeon to view and operate on the affected area.
Neonatal surgery involves the assessment and surgical management of conditions affecting newborn babies. Some conditions are present at birth, while others become apparent shortly after delivery.
A child may be referred to a paediatric surgeon when a surgical condition is suspected or diagnosed, when an operation is being considered, or when specialist assessment is required for a congenital, abdominal, urological or thoracic condition.
Dr Nada provides paediatric surgical care in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, with laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, minimally invasive neonatal and open surgical approaches considered according to the child’s condition.
