Paediatric SURGERY​
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Paediatric Surgery services at Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban (HTJS) provide specialised surgical care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents across Negeri Sembilan and its surrounding regions. As the state-level referral centre for paediatric surgical conditions, the service plays a vital role in managing both elective and emergency cases involving the paediatric population.
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Scope of Services
Paediatric surgical care at HTJS encompasses a wide range of conditions, including:
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Neonatal surgery: congenital anomalies such as intestinal atresia, anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, pyloric stenosis, congenital hernias, and other neonatal emergencies
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Paediatric abdominal surgery: appendicitis, intussusception, bowel obstruction, hepatobiliary disorders
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Paediatric urology: undescended testes, hypospadias, obstructive uropathy, vesicoureteral reflux
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Thoracic paediatric surgery: empyema, congenital cystic lesions, diaphragmatic conditions
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Trauma surgery for children, working closely with the Emergency Department and Trauma Surgery Unit
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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), where applicable, for selected paediatric conditions\
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Clinical Operations
The service includes:
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Scheduled Paediatric Surgery Clinics for elective consultations, follow-ups, and long-term care of congenital and acquired conditions
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Elective Operating Lists, coordinated with anaesthesia and peri-operative teams experienced in paediatric care
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24/7 On-Call Coverage for paediatric surgical emergencies, including neonatal emergencies, trauma cases, and acute abdominal conditions
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Inpatient management located in dedicated paediatric wards, supported by paediatricians and specialised nursing staff to ensure holistic care