Has your child been diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease and you’re concerned about surgery and recovery? At Curis Life, Andheri West, our expert pediatric surgeon provides safe and effective Hirschsprung’s disease surgery to restore healthy bowel function. With the use of advanced pediatric surgical techniques and a family-centered approach, we ensure compassionate care, faster recovery, and long-term well-being for children.
What is Hirschsprung’s Disease?
Hirschsprung’s disease is a congenital condition where certain nerve cells (ganglion cells) are missing from a segment of the intestine. This prevents normal bowel movements and leads to severe constipation or intestinal blockage.
Hirschsprung’s surgery involves removing the affected portion of the colon and connecting the healthy intestine to the anus, allowing the child to pass stool normally.
Symptoms
Parents should look for:
- Failure to pass stool within 48 hours after birth
- Chronic constipation
- Swelling or bloating of the abdomen
- Vomiting (sometimes greenish)
- Poor weight gain and growth delays
- Episodes of enterocolitis (infection of the colon)
Causes & Risk Factors
- Genetic mutations affecting nerve cell development
- Family history of Hirschsprung’s disease
- Associated congenital conditions (e.g., Down syndrome, heart defects)
- More common in boys than girls
Diagnosis
Our team uses child-friendly diagnostic methods including:
- Physical examination and medical history review
- Abdominal X-ray or contrast enema to detect blockage
- Anorectal manometry to check muscle and nerve function
- Rectal biopsy – the gold standard test to confirm absence of nerve cells
Treatment
The standard treatment is surgery to remove the affected intestine. At Curis Life, our expert pediatric surgeon performs:
- Pull-through surgery: Removing the diseased section and connecting healthy intestine to the anus.
- Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) approach: Smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery child surgery, and minimal scarring.
- Staged surgery (temporary colostomy): In severe cases, a colostomy may be created first, followed by pull-through surgery later.
Our aim is to restore normal bowel function and improve quality of life.
Precision Medicine
At Curis Life, we adopt a precision medicine approach—customizing treatment based on your child’s anatomy, age, and severity of disease. This ensures safer surgery, reduced complications, and improved post-operative pediatric recovery.
Benefits
- Restores normal bowel movements
- Relieves constipation and abdominal swelling
- Prevents life-threatening infections (enterocolitis)
- Minimally invasive options with less scarring child operations
- Comprehensive specialized pediatric care and long-term follow-up
Why Choose Curis Life?
- Expert pediatric surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical facilities in Andheri West
- Focus on specialized pediatric care with child-friendly support
- Minimally invasive surgical options available
- Transparent pricing and full insurance support
- Compassionate, family-centered environment with long-term guidance
Visit Us
If your child has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, timely treatment is essential to avoid complications. At Curis Life Multispecialty Clinic, Andheri West, we provide expert surgical care with empathy and precision.
Call us now at 9869041559 to schedule a consultation with our expert pediatric surgeon.
