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Could gastro-oesophageal reflux be the cause of your child’s vomiting?

Reflux, where stomach content passes into the oesophagus, is experienced by both adults and children from time to time. Chronic reflux in children can bring about a range complications which may require treatment. In this informative article, highly-respected consultant paediatric surgeon Mr Simon Clarke offers expert insight on the symptoms parents should look out for and how gastro-oesophagul reflux is treated in children.

Minimally invasive surgery in children

Minimally invasive surgery is the use of special instruments and techniques to reduce the size of incisions when performing an operation. It usually refers to laparoscopy or thoracoscopy, which are techniques using ‘keyholes’ in the tummy and chest, respectively. Paediatric surgeon Mr Stefano Giuliani tells us about the advantages of minimally invasive surgery for children and what to look for when choosing a surgeon to operate on your child.

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