Paediatrics surgery is a specialized field of surgery in treating conditions that can be surgically corrected in a baby, child or adolescent. The definition is taken from surgery encyclopedia.
A paediatric surgeon works to correct and improve congenital conditions, traumatic injuries, or diseases which are faced by paediatric patients. There are many sub-specialties within this field such as paediatric general surgery, paediatric orthopedic (bone) surgery, paediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and paediatric ophthalmology (eye).
According to Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (MAPS), there are several clinical practice guidelines for paediatric surgeons. A general surgeon for instance, who is interested in obtaining the basic knowledge of paediatric surgery in his practice should spend at least 6 months in a recognized centre. A paediatric surgeon have to cooperate with highly skilled people in anaesthesia, radiology and nursing staffs in order to provide appropriate paediatric services.
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