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Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran

Consultant Pediatric Urologist in Hyderabad

Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran

Consultant Pediatric Urologist in Hyderabad

Overview of Pediatric Urology

Overview of Pediatric Urology

Pediatric urologists are specialists who are qualified, trained and certified in the field of pediatric urology after paediatric surgery training. They are experts in diagnosing and treating urologic abnormalities in fetuses, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired urologic anomalies. Their care spans from prenatal consultations for urologic abnormalities detected via ultrasound to managing complex surgical cases in children and adults with reconstructive needs.

Expertise in Pediatric Urology

  1. Fetal Care:
    • Management of urologic abnormalities diagnosed during prenatal ultrasound like antenatal hydronephrosis, posterior urethral valve and other bladder outlet obstruction.
  2. Care for Genitourinary Abnormalities:
    • Treatment of issues like hypospadias, hydroceles, hernias, undescended testicles, vesicoureteral reflux, and pediatric stone disease.
  3. Advanced Surgical Services:
    • Surgical reconstruction for conditions such as:
      • Disorders of sexual differentiation.
      • Bladder exstrophy and epispadias.
      • Cloacal anomalies.
      • Neuropathic bladder.
      • Kidney tumors.
    • Minimally invasive options like endoscopy, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery.
  4. Research and Innovation:
    • Basic science research to understand kidney damage caused by urinary tract blockages.
    • Developing novel therapeutic approaches to prevent or slow disease progression.
  5. Expansion Goals:
    • Establishing satellite locations and branches across India to provide accessible care.

When to Consult a Pediatric Urologist

Parents and caregivers should seek pediatric urological care when children exhibit the following signs and symptoms:

Symptoms in Children Under 18 Years:

  • Scrotal Pain (emergency).
  • Ballooning or non-retractile foreskin of the penis.
  • Recurrent episodes of UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).
  • Blood in the urine.
  • Abnormal urine passage from the penis (undersurface or upper surface).
  • Straining or crying while passing urine.
  • Testes not present in the scrotum.
  • Abnormal looking genitalia.
  • Persistent bedwetting beyond age 5.
  • Persistent wetting of undergarments after 3-4 years of age.
  • Urinary retention.
  • Swelling in the groin (hernia or hydrocele).

Abnormalities Diagnosed by Doctors:

  • Hydronephrosis.
  • Hydroureteronephrosis.
  • Ureterocele.
  • Renal agenesis (missing kidney).
  • Renal duplex collecting system.
  • Stones/calculi in the kidney, ureter, or bladder.
  • Renal and bladder tumors.
  • VUR (Vesicoureteral Reflux).
  • PUV (Posterior Urethral Valves).
  • Neurogenic bladder.
  • Bowel bladder dysfunction.

Antenatal Findings:

  • Renal anomalies identified during prenatal scans.

Specialized Services by Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran

Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran, Consultant Pediatric Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, specializes in offering:

  • Comprehensive care for all pediatric urologic conditions.
  • State-of-the-art surgical services.
  • Minimally invasive treatment modalities, laparoscopy and robotic surgeries.
  • Holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being.

Signs to Monitor in Your Child:

  1. Scrotal or Abdominal Issues:
    • Swelling in the groin.
    • Abesence of testes in the scrotum (undescended testes).
  2. Urinary Symptoms:
    • Recurrent UTIs.
    • Blood in the urine.
    • Difficulty or abnormality in urination.
  3. Developmental Concerns:
    • Persistent bedwetting or urinary accidents.
  4. Prenatal Concerns:
    • Abnormal findings in antenatal ultrasound scans.

For expert care, contact: Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran, Consultant Pediatric Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, Hyderabad.

Visit: www.drprabhukarunakaran.com

 

 

 

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