Overview of the Department
The Department of Paediatric Surgery at ANIIMS provides comprehensive surgical care to children from birth up to 18 years of age. The department is staffed by qualified and well-trained faculty supported by junior residents and manages a wide spectrum of paediatric surgical conditions.
Services include paediatric general surgery, urology, neurosurgery, and thoracic surgery. Advanced minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and endo-urological interventions are performed regularly.
The department is strongly supported by dedicated NICU and PICU teams, ensuring optimal peri-operative and critical care for paediatric patients.
Department of Pediatrics Surgery
| S.no | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Anis Akhtarkhavari | Assistant Professor |
| 2 | Dr. Chandini Priya | Junior Resident |
| 3 | Dr. Alisha Patnaik | Junior Resident |
Infrastructure
- Dedicated paediatric surgery unit with child-friendly inpatient and outpatient facilities
- Well-equipped operation theatres for open and minimally invasive surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic and thoracoscopic systems
- Paediatric endo-urology equipment
- Access to NICU and PICU
- 24×7 anaesthesia and radiology support
- Trained nursing staff experienced in paediatric care
Services
- Comprehensive surgical care from birth to 18 years
- Neonatal and emergency paediatric surgeries
- Paediatric urology and endo-urological procedures
- Paediatric neurosurgery and thoracic surgery
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgeries
- Multidisciplinary peri-operative care with NICU & PICU
Statistics (2024–2025)
Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair – 03
- Lap Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis – 02
- Lap Herniotomy – 48
- Lap Orchidopexy – 23
- Lap Choledochal Cyst Excision – 02
- Lap Ladd's Procedure for Malrotation – 03
- Lap Assisted Gastrostomy – 07
- Lap Assisted Meckel's Diverticulum Resection – 05
- Lap Pull Through for Anorectal Malformation (ARM) – 03
- Lap Soave’s Pull Through for Hirschsprung's Disease – 08
- Lap Gastric Pull Up for Esophageal Stricture / Atresia – 01
- Laparoscopic Assisted Trichobezoar Removal – 01
Paediatric Urology
- Hypospadias Repair – 09
- PUV Fulguration – 04
- Ureteric Reimplantation – 01
- Lap Pyeloplasty for Congenital PUJ Obstruction – 09
- Lap Nephrectomy – 01
Paediatric Neurosurgery
- VP Shunt – 03
- Ommaya Reservoir – 01
- Meningomyelocele Repair – 01
Major Achievements
- Thoraco-laparoscopic gastric pull-up for esophageal atresia
- Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy for IHPS
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
- High anorectal malformation - Completed all three stages of Surgery (colostomy followed by laparoscopic pull through followed by colostomy closure)
- Laparoscopic trichobezoar removal
Dr. Anis Akhtarkhavari
Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery
Assistant Professor | Paediatric Surgery & Urology
About
Dedicated Paediatric Surgeon with a strong background in surgery and a proven track record of providing exceptional care in diverse medical settings. Skilled in paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, emergencies, and post-operative care, and experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about advancing paediatric surgical and urological outcomes and committed to providing quality care in remote areas while continually enhancing professional skills.
Education
- Dr.NB Paediatric Surgery – Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDs Trust Hospital (2017 – 2023)
- MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2021 – 2023)
- MBBS – SSR Medical College, Belle Rive, Mauritius (2006 – 2010)
Academic Contributions
- Thesis: Factors Affecting the Outcome of Kasai Portoenterostomy in Biliary Atresia (2017 – 2021) – Certificate of Commendation from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- Gold Medal, Best Presentation – IAPSCON (Oct 2021)
- Best Paper Award – CCPS Meet, Chennai (Aug 2018)
Courses & Certifications
- Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Training Program – Johnson & Johnson (Nov 2022)
- Certificate Course in Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy – IMAST (Jul 2022)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (Jan 2023)
- Advanced Life Support Certificate (Jan 2023)
- Bladder Exstrophy Epispadias Complex CME and Operative Workshop (Jan 2023)
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research (Apr 2024)
- Basic Course in Medical Education (Jun 2025)
Professional Memberships
- Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
- Society of Pediatric Urology
- Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India
- British Association of Paediatric Surgeons
- Research and Innovation Paediatric Surgical Society
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Skills
- Paediatric Surgery and Urology
- Diagnostic & Operative Techniques
- Post-operative Management
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Communication
- Teaching & Mentorship
Ongoing Research Projects
| S. No. | Project Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Paediatric Population – A Retrospective Analysis |
Principal Investigator Data collection in progress |
Publications
| S. No. | Publication Details | Journal / Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maternal Mortality in Andaman and Nicobar Islands – A 10-Year Analysis |
Insight Maternal Mortality 2012 |
| 2 | Early Cholangitis after Portoenterostomy in Children with Biliary Atresia |
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2019 |
| 3 | Laparoscopic Nissen's Fundoplication and Gastrostomy in Children – Our Experience |
Research in Pediatrics & Neonatology 2021 |
| 4 | Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Complex Injury – Youngest Neonate to Survive: A Case Report |
Journal of Neonatal Surgery 2021 |
| 5 | Acute Appendicitis in Infants – A Report of Two Cases |
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2022 |
| 6 | Primary Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in Choledocholithiasis – A Resource Constraint Experience |
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 2022 |
| 7 | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute Calculous Cholecystitis – A Secondary Center Experience |
Cureus 2023 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41114 |
| 8 | The Appendix Conduit with a Conflict of Interests – An Alternate Strategy |
Journal of Pediatric Urology 2024 |
| 9 | Laparoscopic Nissen's Fundoplication for Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease with Oesophagitis and Hiatus Hernia: Our Experience |
International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy 2024 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2024.6.6.X |
| 10 | Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Splenectomy versus Open Splenectomy in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study |
International Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2024 DOI: 10.5530/ijmedph.2024.2.113 |
| 11 | Outcomes of Laparoscopic Soave's Pull-Through in Children with Hirschsprung's Disease: A Retrospective Analysis |
International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Research 2024;16(5):1242–1249 e-ISSN: 0975-1556, p-ISSN: 2820-2643 |
| 12 | Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal Mesh Hernioplasty (TAPP) Repair for Inguinal Hernias: Our Experience |
International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Clinical Research 2024;16(7):01–04 e-ISSN: 0975-1556, p-ISSN: 2820-2643 |
| 13 | Laparoscopically Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through Procedures: Outcomes in Children with Intermediate and High Anorectal Malformations |
International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy 2024 DOI: 10.47009/jamp.2024.6.3.86 |
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