V Dr Vivek Viswanathan
Insights & Research

Understanding paediatric surgery, together

326 articles on children's urological and surgical conditions — for parents seeking answers and clinicians seeking depth.

Sclerema neonatorum
Dummies guide to Paediatric Surgery

Sclerema neonatorum

Sclerema is one of those conditions that leaves even seasoned neonatologists with a quiet heaviness. You see a baby wh…

16 Dec 2025·2 min read
Understanding Duodenal Atresia in Newborns
Dummies guide to Paediatric Surgery

Understanding Duodenal Atresia in Newborns

Duodenal atresia is a rare but important congenital condition where the duodenum — the first part of the small intesti…

19 Aug 2025·1 min read
Gossypiboma: A Hidden Surgical Danger
Common Paediatric Surgical Issues

Gossypiboma: A Hidden Surgical Danger

Gossypiboma is derived from Latin gossypium (cotton) and "-oma"(Greek combining element) meaning a tumor or growth. Go…

20 Oct 2024·2 min read
Obesity in Children: A Growing Concern
Paediatric Ailments

Obesity in Children: A Growing Concern

Childhood obesity has become a global health epidemic, with alarming rates rising steadily in recent decades. The cons…

19 Oct 2024·3 min read
Potty Training 101: Tips & Tricks
Dummies guide to Paediatric Surgery

Potty Training 101: Tips & Tricks

Ah, potty training. It's a right of passage for all parents and little ones, and let's be honest, it can feel like a d…

18 Sep 2024·4 min read
The Importance of Quality Sleep
Holistic Health

The Importance of Quality Sleep

Don't Skimp on Sleep: Why Quality Shut-Eye is Essential for Your Health In our fast-paced world, sleep often gets push…

29 May 2024·2 min read
Playful Ways to Boost Kids' Uro Health
Paediatric Urology

Playful Ways to Boost Kids' Uro Health

As parents, ensuring the well-being of our children is always a top priority. While we focus on factors like nutrition…

17 May 2024·2 min read
The leaky faucets of childhood.
Paediatric Urology

The leaky faucets of childhood.

How we tackle the drips and dribbles that can dampen the spirits of our little adventurers. Urinary Incontinence Enure…

23 Mar 2024·6 min read
Nature's surprises in the gift of life.
Paediatric Urology

Nature's surprises in the gift of life.

Exploring the twists of fate and biology that shape the journey of pediatric urology. Congenital Disorders Hypospadias…

21 Mar 2024·9 min read
The bruises and the battles.
Paediatric Urology

The bruises and the battles.

From falls to tackles, how we mend the war wounds of youthful explorers. Renal and Ureteral Injuries In the sphere of …

19 Mar 2024·6 min read
The brain-bladder tango.
Paediatric Urology

The brain-bladder tango.

Navigating the intricate pathways of nerves and muscles in the world of pediatric urology. Spina Bifida and Neurogenic…

17 Mar 2024·5 min read
Confronting monsters in the darkness.
Paediatric Urology

Confronting monsters in the darkness.

How we stand as guardians against the shadowy specter of pediatric urological cancer. Wilms' Tumour A significant conc…

15 Mar 2024·9 min read
Battle Scars of Childhood's Hidden Wars
Paediatric Urology

Battle Scars of Childhood's Hidden Wars

Exploring the foes that haunt the dreams of tiny warriors and their families. Congenital Anomalies Children can be bor…

11 Mar 2024·9 min read
The Intricate dance of Kidney & Bladder
Paediatric Urology

The Intricate dance of Kidney & Bladder

Understanding the plumbing of the human body scaled down for little adventurers Development of Urogenital System The u…

07 Mar 2024·10 min read