Paediatric Urology | Meet the Best Child Specialists in Penang

Paediatric Urology is a sub-specialty of Paediatric Surgery that focuses on treating children with urinary and genital problems. A paediatric urologist is a surgeon who can diagnose, treat, and manage these diseases in babies, children and adolescents. In this day and age, treatment plans and counselling commence right from when an underlying urological anomaly or abnormality is detected antenatally.

Urological conditions in children are often different from those experienced by adult patients. Paediatric urologists are skilled to carry out examinations and treatment that are suitable and comfortable for children. They use equipment and facilities specifically designed for children.

Surgery is required for many urological conditions in children with congenital birth defects. Some urological operations may be done with minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Common Paediatric Urological Conditions

Paediatric urological conditions encompass a wide range of issues affecting the urinary tract, kidneys, bladder, and genital organs in children. These conditions often require specialised care to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment, which can be critical for a child's long-term health and development. Below are some of the most common paediatric urological conditions, ranging from urinary tract infections and testicular problems to more complex renal, ureteric, and penile abnormalities. Each condition presents unique symptoms and challenges, highlighting the importance of early detection and appropriate medical intervention.

Paediatric Urologists at Gleneagles Hospital Penang

At Gleneagles Penang, our highly skilled and experienced paediatric urologist specialises in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of genitourinary conditions in children, including:

• Urinary tract infection
• Urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, pain during urination, foul-smelling urine associated with high fever, blood in the urine, bed-wetting problems and other dysfunctions of the bladder.
• Varicoceles
• Testicular problems
  • Problems with testicular descent – undescended testis or absent testes
  • Testicular torsion
  • Scrotal pain
• Renal tract abnormalities
  • Kidney obstruction and duplication anomalies (duplex kidneys)
  • Vesico-ureteric reflux
  • Ureteric abnormalities
  • Urachal abnormalities
  • Bladder abnormalities
• Penile problems
  • Hypospadias
  • Megaprepuce
  • Buried penis
  • Phimosis and non-retractable foreskin
  • Balanitis

With a commitment towards advanced care and exceptional outcomes, you can trust that your child is in expert hands. Our paediatric urologist is a leader in the field, and ensures your child receives the best possible care.