A complete surgical care in pediatric patients requires a thorough understanding of factors that could affect the surgical procedure. These clinical factors include the laboratory examinations, physical examinations, and detail medical history. This article summarizes few recommendations for performing the surgical procedures in pediatrics. Parental concern: Child’s parents are often anxious about the surgical procedures. A skilled communication with parents is essential for fostering a good relationship and relaxing the anxiety.
The surgeon should explain the problem in the child effectively. Elucidating the image (if any) would be helpful in such situations. The surgeon should be familiar with the inheritance in case of genetic defect. The main focus of the communication should be why the surgery is necessary and how it would benefit the child in the current problem. Preoperative…
