Concurrent Placement of the Testicular Prosthesis in Children Following Orchiectomy/Testicular Loss.

Introduction: Testis is essential for male sexual hormone production, fertility, and psychological well-being of a male. In the unfortunate event of testicular loss, placement of a testicular prosthesis perhaps will offer a sense of well-being, improved body image, and overall confidence in the growing child.

Aims: The aim is to evaluate the feasibility and assessment of outcomes following concurrent placement of testicular prosthesis in children following orchiectomy.

Role of Partial Splenectomy in Gaucher's Disease in Resource Challenged Nations.

Context: Gaucher's disease (GD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by the defective activity of glucocerebrosidase. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and substrate reduction therapy are the treatment of choice. Total splenectomy has a role when the child develops complications of massive splenomegaly.

Thoracoscopy in stage 3 empyema thoracis in children - A safe and feasible alternative to thoracotomy.

Background: Even though the role of thoracoscopy is well defined in Stage 2 empyema thoracis and is very popular, its role in the management of advanced empyema is still unclear. The technical difficulties and the potential complications are the principal reasons for the hesitancy in attempting video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in advanced stages.

Methods: We prospectively studied the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of VATS for decortication in Stage 3 empyema.