The term "neonatal surgery" refers to a variety of surgical procedures performed on newborn infants. However, some disorders that are operated on are quite minor issues. Newborn newborns will need surgery if the condition is life-threatening and is frequently very rare. While some of these diseases will have been discovered during standard prenatal screenings, others won't be discovered until after birth or won't manifest until a few weeks after birth.
The type and intricacy of the illness will determine if surgery is necessary. For instance, more severe exomphalos instances may necessitate multiple surgeries to adequately treat. This type of treatment, known as a phased repair, will require an operation to enclose the external bowel and additional surgeries to reconstruct the abdominal wall. Hernias that develop as a result of prior procedures may require additional surgeries to heal. Some infants will require continued use of a ventilator to assist with breathing. The baby is given medications for these operations to help with pain management.
