Yashoda Hospitals continues to strengthen its leadership in advanced pediatric urology through its comprehensive management of Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex (EEC), one of the most complex congenital conditions affecting the urinary bladder, urethra, genitalia, and pelvic structures.
By combining advanced surgical techniques with a multidisciplinary treatment approach, the hospital is improving clinical outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for children born with this rare disorder.
Early Surgical Intervention Improves Outcomes
EEC requires highly specialised and carefully planned surgical reconstruction, often performed in multiple stages according to each child’s anatomy and medical condition.
At Yashoda Hospitals, specialists prioritise early intervention, ideally within the first 72 hours after birth. This approach supports optimal bladder development, lowers the risk of infections, and improves long-term urinary continence outcomes.
As per the press release, the treatment protocol includes bladder closure, abdominal wall repair, and pelvic osteotomy. Furthermore, pediatric orthopedic surgeons work closely with pediatric urologists to ensure precise and coordinated surgical care.
Multidisciplinary Expertise Drives Comprehensive Care
Highlighting the hospital’s expertise, Dr. Mallikarjuna Reddy N, Senior Consultant in Urology & Robotic Surgery and Clinical Director at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, said, “Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex demands precision, experience, and a coordinated multidisciplinary approach. Worldwide, during the last 22–25 years, more than 1.7 exstrophy-epispadias complex surgeries have been performed in high-volume centres. At Yashoda Hospitals, we manage an average of four cases every year. Our focus remains on early complete closure, preservation of renal function, and achieving socially acceptable continence while ensuring the child’s long-term physical and psychological well-being.”
Advanced Surgical Care Enhances Quality of Life
With advancements in pediatric urology and reconstructive surgery, many children treated for EEC at Yashoda Hospitals experience significant improvements in urinary continence, kidney function, and body image.
In addition, the hospital handles complex redo surgeries for patients who may have faced complications or incomplete correction procedures elsewhere, thereby offering renewed hope and improved treatment outcomes.
Long-Term Follow-Up Remains Essential
The hospital also emphasises the importance of continuous long-term follow-up care in EEC management. Specialists regularly monitor bladder capacity, kidney health, urinary function, and developmental milestones to ensure sustained recovery and healthy growth.
Through the combined efforts of pediatric urologists, orthopedic surgeons, neonatologists, and rehabilitation specialists, Yashoda Hospitals delivers holistic care that empowers children with EEC to lead healthy, confident, and fulfilling lives.