Paediatric surgery requires a fundamentally different way of thinking. This episode introduces the principles that distinguish surgical care in children — from anatomy and physiology to communication, consent, and long-term outcomes.

We explore how growth and development influence disease presentation, surgical timing, and operative technique. The episode covers congenital anomalies, common paediatric surgical conditions, perioperative risk, and the importance of family-centred care. Attention is given to safeguarding, consent, and the role of multidisciplinary teams.

This chapter helps listeners recalibrate their surgical mindset — recognising that success in paediatric surgery is measured not only by immediate outcomes, but by how well children grow, develop, and thrive long after the operation.

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