PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
The Department of Paediatric Surgery at Bharati Hospital, a leading Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Pune, provides specialised surgical care for infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions. With a dedicated team of four paediatric surgeons and support from multidisciplinary specialists, the unit performs over 600 surgeries annually—including neonatal, thoracic, urological, and minimally invasive procedures—delivering safe, compassionate, and outcome-focused care.
SUPER
SPECIALITY
- Bariatric Surgery
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neuro Surgery
- Oncology
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
- Rheumatology
- Spine Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
- CTVS (Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Department )
Overview
Scope of Services
- Common paediatric surgeries: Inguinal hernia, hydrocele, undescended testis
- Neonatal surgery: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, intestinal obstruction, anorectal malformations
- Paediatric urology: Kidney, ureter, bladder and urethral surgeries; urodynamic evaluation; ARM/PUV follow-up
- Paediatric GIT & hepatobiliary surgery: Biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, gastric pull-ups
- Paediatric thoracic surgery: Emphysema, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations, mediastinal masses, chronic empyema
- Oncology surgeries: Wilms’ tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, lymphoma, teratoma
- PDA ligation: Including for extremely low birth weight neonates (as low as 800 gm)
- Video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS)
- Laparoscopy
- Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
- Cystoscopy
Technology & Facilities
- Dedicated operation theatres equipped for neonatal and paediatric surgeries
- Video-assisted laparoscopic and thoracoscopic instruments
- Bronchoscopes and cystoscopes of various sizes
- Urodynamics setup for bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Access to advanced radiological and diagnostic services
- Pre- and post-operative support from paediatric ICU and NICU
Paediatric Surgery Team
Dr .Shashank Shotriya
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Abhilasha Handu
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Apoorva Zarkar
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Shreeprasad Patankar
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Jayesh Desale
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
FAQs
The department provides surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Yes, we specialise in emergency and elective surgeries for newborns with congenital anomalies.
Yes, we routinely perform laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
On average, the department handles over 600 surgeries each year, including 30–40 neonatal and 50 minimally invasive cases.
Yes, with access to PICU, NICU, and multidisciplinary specialists, we ensure comprehensive perioperative care.
