Gold Medalist Pediatric Hernia Surgeon in Pune - Dr. Apoorva Makan
Advanced care for inguinal, umbilical, epigastric, and ventral hernia for children by Best Pediatric Hernia Surgeon in Pune – Dr. Apoorva Makan. Book appointment now!
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Pediatric hernia is a condition seen in newborn, infant, and children in which an internal organ such as loop of intestine pushes through a weak spot in abdominal wall.
In many cases, to repair the Pediatric hernia, a surgical approach is one of the recommended solutions to prevent further complications such as pain & further obstruction to blood supply.
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Borhade Heart Care, First Floor, Shop No. C 131-132, Yashada Windsong, SB Patil School Rd, Ravet, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune – 412101
Introducing 4x Gold Medalist Pediatric Hernia Surgeon in Pune, Dr. Apoorva Makan. She is an expert in pediatric inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, ventral hernia, and epigastric hernia, with high practice of Hernia surgery in children of all ages.
On this page, we explain you why you should choose our Gold Medalist Pediatric Surgeon – Dr. Apoorva Makan for treatment of hernia in your child in and around Pune, Maharashtra. Let us first start with a quick introduction on what exactly is a pediatric hernia.
What is Pediatric Hernia Surgery ?
Pediatric hernia is also called as childhood hernia, infant hernia, hernia in children, or congenital hernia. It is a type of medical disorder where internal organ protrude through a weak area in abdominal wall.
In children, the most common type of hernia is pediatric inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, epigastric, ventral, and femoral hernia. During pediatric hernia surgery, a small keyhole incision is made by your pediatric surgeon.
Through the incision, a laparoscopic camera is inserted to visualize the hernia defect. Your child surgeon will then use special instruments to close the weak area of abdominal wall using laparoscopic suturing techniques.
Below are some symptoms that you should observe in your child to know if you need to visit a pediatric surgeon for consultation of Pediatric Hernia.
Symptoms When You Should Visit a Pediatric Hernia Surgeon
Visible bulge in groin or abdomen
A soft swelling in the groin (inguinal hernia), near the navel (umbilical hernia), or lower abdomen that becomes more noticeable when the child cries, coughs, or strains.
Swelling in the scrotum (in boys)
In pediatric inguinal hernia, part of the intestine may extend into the scrotum, causing one-sided or intermittent scrotal enlargement.
Bulge that increases on crying or straining
The swelling may disappear when the child is calm or lying down but becomes prominent during activity, crying, or bowel movements.
Pain or discomfort in the swelling area
Older children may complain of discomfort or mild pain in the groin or abdomen, especially during movement or play.
Vomiting or abdominal distension
In cases of obstructed pediatric hernia, the child may develop vomiting, bloating, or refusal to feed, indicating bowel involvement.
Persistent crying or irritability in infants
Unexplained crying, especially with abdominal swelling, may indicate pain due to hernia complications.
If any of these above symptoms are present, early consultation with a pediatric hernia surgeon is strongly recommended to prevent complications and ensure safe, timely treatment.
If you are in Pune or Pimpri-Chinchwad, then you can consult Pediatric Surgery Specialist – Dr. Apoorva Makhan for child-centric and minimally invasive (Laparoscopic) approach for pediatric hernia treatment.
She carefully select right surgical technique based on child age and the type of hernia. Dr. Apoorva Makan is available for consultation at many affiliated hospitals in Pune & Pimpri Chinchwad.
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Hernia Expertise of Pediatric Surgeon - Dr. Apoorva Makan
Dr. Apoorva Makan is an expert pediatric laparoscopic surgeon with skills in treatment of various types of hernia in children of all ages. These include pediatric inguinal hernia, which is the most common and appear as a groin or scrotal swelling.
She can expertly handle Pediatric umbilical hernia, which seen as a bulge near the navel, and also epigastric, ventral, femoral, hiatal or gastric hernia.
Dr. Apoorva Makan provides pediatric hernia surgeries using both open and minimally invasive pediatric laparoscopic surgery technique. Below are some of the common hernia surgeries she do in Pune & PCMC hospitals famous for Pediatric surgeries.
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Inguinal hernia is the most common type of hernia in children, where a loop of intestine passes through a weak spot in the groin region and may extend into the scrotum in boys.
Dr. Apoorva Makan is expert surgeon for treatment of pediatric inguinal hernia in Pune using using laparoscopic hernia repair technique in which hernia sac is closed to prevent recurrence.
Pediatric Umbilical Hernia Surgery
In Children, Umbilical hernia occurs when abdominal contents push through a weak area near the belly button, creating a soft bulge around the navel. Many small umbilical hernias close on their own, but larger or persistent ones may require hernia surgery.
Dr. Apoorva Makan is expert Pediatric surgeon for umbilical hernia in Pune and she avoids unnecessary surgery when not needed.
Epigastric Hernia Surgery
Epigastric hernia in Children is a small lump that appears in the upper midline of the abdomen due to weakness in the abdominal wall.
Dr. Apoorva Makan is has worked at high surgical volume center in Mumbai and has handled multiple epigastric hernia surgeries by ensuring accurate diagnosis, removal of the herniated fat and closure of the defect.
Pediatric Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach moves up into the chest through the diaphragm opening. Treatment of Hiatal hernia includes medical management for mild cases & laparoscopic fundoplication surgery for severe cases.
Dr. Apoorva Makan is expert doctor for Hiatal hernia surgery in Pune and ensures careful evaluation and appropriate surgical decision-making.
Gastric Hernia in Children
Gastric hernia in children happens when part of the stomach herniates abnormally due to diaphragmatic or anatomical defects.
The treatment of Gastric hernia in children is surgical correction of the anatomical defect, using pediatric laparoscopic or thoracic approaches. Dr. Apoorva Makan is expert in gastric hernia surgery in Pune and ensures precise surgical planning for rare and complex cases.
Pediatric Incisional Hernia Surgery
Incisional hernia in children occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal wall fails to heal strongly, leading to a bulge.
Dr. Apoorva Makan is top incisional hernia specialist who performs surgical repair of the weakened abdominal wall, sometimes with reinforcement.
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Best Pediatric Hernia Surgeon in Pune - Dr. Apoorva Makan
Dr. Apoorva Makan is a gold medalist, highly experienced senior pediatric hernia surgeon in Pune. She is specialist in treatment of inguinal, umbilical, and complex pediatric hernia in newborn, infant, and children.
Dr. Apoorva Makan is having 12+ years of experience in pediatric laparoscopic surgeries such as Hernia repair surgery in children, infants & kids of all ages.
She is the only 4 times gold medalist pediatric surgeon in Pune with expertise in Hernia treatments for Children. Dr. Apoorva Makan has a rich experience in treating high-risk patients, including premature babies and children with congenital hernia problems.
She is highly rated pediatric laparoscopic surgeon, pediatric urologist, pediatric GI surgeon in Pune. Many parents trust her for her ethical approach and clear communication approach.
Dr. Apoorva Makan genuinely provide genuine advice, second opinion for hernia surgery and in fact suggest to avoid unnecessary surgery by ensuring timely intervention.
She is also aware of various government healthcare schemes for availing government schemes discounts and thus making hernia surgery affordable for everyone.
She is a top Pediatric Laparoscopic surgeon in Pune who is trained at at B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai which is a very high-volume pediatric surgery center in India.
Due to this, she has got a rich practice of pediatric surgeries including pediatric Laparoscopy surgeries like hernia repair in Children.
She is associated with multiple premium pediatric hospitals in Pune and outside Pune where she provides or get access to advanced operation theater, NICU, and PICU backup.
If you are looking for best Hernia surgeon in Pune who provides detailed counseling, 2nd opinions & full guidance on surgery with insurance scheme benefits, look no further than Gold Medalist – Dr. Apoorva Makan.
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Pediatric Hernia Surgeries by Dr. Apoorva Makan in Pune
Right Congenital Hernia Surgery by Dr. Apoorva Makan
This is an intraoperative photograph showing the isolation of a thin, translucent right-sided congenital inguinal hernia sac during surgical repair. Artery forceps are used to separate the delicate sac from the adjacent spermatic cord structures. Done by Pediatric Surgeon in Pune – Dr. Apoorva Makan.
Date: 17-5-2026
Hospital : Sevadham Hospital, Talegaon Dabhade, Maval, Maharashtra.(Affiliated)
Right Herniotomy in Pune by Dr. Apoorva Makan
Photo of Pediatric hernia surgery in Wakad, Pune with multiple forceps are holding tension on the tissues to safely separate the sac up to its neck. This will carefully preserve the adjacent vas deferens ensuring they are not damaged before the sac is ligated and excised. Done by Dr. Apoorva Makan.
Date: 20-5-2026
Hospital: Saishree Vitalife Hospital, Wakad, Pune (Affiliated)
Pediatric Hernia Surgery (Mitchell Bank Technique)
This is an Intraoperative image of hernia surgery for child in Pune showing a right herniotomy for a congenital hernia. In this, the patent processus vaginalis sac is isolated using fine forceps. The hernia sac is being prepared for high dissection, double ligation using the Mitchell Banks technique. Done by Dr. Apoorva Makan.
Date: 13-5-2026
Hospital : Ankura Hospital, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra.(Affiliated)
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Visit Dr. Apoorva Makan in Pune
Clinic Address
Borhade Heart Care, First Floor, Shop No. C 131-132, Yashada Windsong, SB Patil School Rd, Ravet, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune – 412101
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