PAEDIATRIC
SURGERY
I assess and treat the main paediatric surgical conditions, both elective and urgent, with specialist consultations and surgical care in Milan, Varese and the surrounding area.
My work includes specialist consultations, follow-up guidance, outpatient procedures and procedures performed in the operating room, always based on the child’s age, clinical picture and the real need for treatment.
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
I assess and treat the main paediatric surgical conditions, both elective and urgent.
My work includes specialist consultations, follow-up guidance, outpatient procedures and procedures performed in the operating room, always based on the child’s age, clinical picture and the real need for treatment.
A specialty dedicated to children
A specialty dedicated to children
Paediatric surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions affecting newborns, children and adolescents.
It is not surgery “in miniature”: it requires an approach specifically designed for developmental age, because every assessment must take into account the child’s growth, development and individual characteristics.
The aim of the paediatric surgeon is not only to treat a condition, but to understand whether, when and how to intervene.
Whenever possible, the care pathway is designed to preserve structures and functions, avoiding unnecessary treatments.
When to monitor,
when to intervene
When to monitor, when to intervene
A paediatric surgery consultation may be useful when a new sign appears, a symptom persists or a condition is identified by the child’s paediatrician.
The specialist assessment helps understand the origin of the problem and distinguish situations that can be observed over time from those requiring follow-up checks, treatment or surgery. In some cases, however, it is important to act quickly and contact a doctor or go to the emergency department.
The main conditions treated
The main conditions treated
Paediatric surgical conditions may present with very different signs: a swelling, persistent pain, a recurring disorder or a condition identified by the child’s paediatrician.
These pages help families understand symptoms, specialist assessment and possible care pathways, from diagnosis through to follow-up.
Inguinal hernia
A swelling that comes and goes? Even if it is not painful or seems to go back in on its own, it may still need a specialist paediatric surgery assessment.
Read morePhimosis
The foreskin does not retract: is it always a problem? In young children, treatment is not always needed. Some signs, however, should be recognised and assessed.
Read moreUndescended testicle
Is one testicle not always in the scrotum? A consultation helps distinguish a condition that needs monitoring from one that should be treated within the appropriate timeframe.
Read moreIngrown toenail
Pain, swelling or discharge near the nail? Early assessment can help prevent the problem from becoming chronic or recurring.
Read moreVaricocele
Varicocele in boys: does it always require surgery? Not necessarily. The decision depends on symptoms, testicular growth and specialist assessment.
Read moreAcute appendicitis
Stomach ache: when should you not wait? Persistent pain, nausea, loss of appetite or a worsening general condition require timely medical assessment.
Read moreTesticular torsion
Sudden testicular pain? This is a symptom that should be assessed urgently, even when the pain seems to ease.
Read moreConstipation
Persistent constipation: when should it be investigated? If bowel movements are very infrequent, painful or often require enemas, an assessment may be needed.
Read moreIntestinal intussusception
Pain that comes and goes, paleness or vomiting? Some intestinal signs require prompt attention, especially when episodes of pain alternate with periods in which the child appears well.
Read moreAvailable procedures
Available procedures
Each procedure is assessed based on the condition, the child’s age and the clinical picture. When treatment is indicated, the pathway is explained clearly to the family: possible technique, type of admission, recovery time and follow-up checks.
