As compared to adults, children differ a lot when it comes to medical care. Most of the time, they cannot explain or describe their symptoms, making the doctor's work hard when trying to determine what the problem is. Some children do not know or understand whatever is going on. A pediatric surgeon has to be specially trained for handling children, i.e., for relaxing them and communicating with them effectively. Not only do they carry out operations, but their circle of duties also includes diagnosing conditions and rendering pre- and post-operative care. Pediatric surgeons treat a wide range of disorders, from prenatal therapy for diseases of the fetus to a complex set of problems related to congenital malformations, acquired neonatal disorders, and many common and complex disorders, such as hernias, undescended testes, tumors, trauma, and solid organ transplantation. Employed methodologies include open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques. Their broad and varied spectrum of conditions necessitates extensive training in the application of these methods.

In contrast to other surgical subspecialties, which are organ based, Pediatric Surgery encompasses the whole period of a patient's growth and development, treating people from fetal life up through adolescence. This unique characteristic gives Pediatric Surgery its distinct identity, not from organs treated but by the age span of the patients involved. By doing so, it can maintain its essence of being a true extension of General Surgery, despite the increasing complexity and specialization in the field. Through this current edition,‘Top 10 Prominent Pediatric Surgeons – 2024’ get to know a few recognized Pediatric Surgeons who have proved their dexterity in ensuring the best pediatric healthcare amongst the population. The list is the result of a keen research conducted by our expert editorial and research team.