Umbilical Hernia in Kids - Kids Surgery in Dubai DRHC

Our Dubai Kids Surgery Center cater for advanced umbilical hernia for kids repair amongst our laparoscopic surgery activities for kids surgery in Dubai.

Umbilical hernia is a bulge that appears at the umbilicus (navel). It varies from a pea size up to the size of a small plum. This is one of the most common pediatric surgical conditions which affects 1 every 5 of all children. This is not usually painful and increases its size every time child cries or strains. 80% of most cases closes at 3 years.

Surgery needed if:

• It is still open at the age of 3-4 years.
• And, the presence of pain in the hernia associated with vomiting or constipation (urgent surgical opinion).

It is a simple procedure to close the umbilical orifice with absorbable suture and it can be done as a day case surgery, with minimum discomfort and very low rate of complication

When should you call your doctor after hernia repair

Generally, contact the surgeon or visit the hospital if:

• Child develops fever.
• Vomiting, and ongoing pain.
• The wound appears red, swollen, or is leaking fluid.

For more information on Hernia: Inguinal Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Internal Hernia, Laparoscopic surgery and Open Surgery

Dubai Hernia surgery clinic is now at DRHC.