Posterior urethral valves (PUV) constitute the most common infra-vesical urinary obstruction in boys. PUV are often accompanied by severe consequences to the lower and upper urinary tract (LUT, UUT). They also represent a major urological cause for pediatric renal transplantations. Surgical options for primary management invariably aim at abolition of valves. However, temporary urinary diversion may sometimes be a viable alternative, especially in critically ill patients or preterm infants. It was a retrospective, descriptive study which was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College from January 2018 to December 2018. All stable patients with the diagnosis of posterior urethral valves were included in the study. Endoscopic valve fulguration was performed in all diagnosed patients using bugbee electrode and an adequate sized cystoscope. The procedure was performed under general anesthesia and the urinary bladder was drained with a suitable size Foley's or silicon catheter for 14days. Patients were discharged from the hospital 48-72 hours after the procedure on oral antibiotics and were advised to come to the outpatient department for follow up visits for a period of 6 months. A total of 84 patients were included in the study. All were males with a mean age of 6.5years ranging from 6 months to 12 years. Sixty five patients were without any diversion while 19 had vesicostomy or ureterostomy already done in our department or somewhere else. Stricture urethra was seen in 5 patients, incontinence of urine was seen in 7 patients, nocturnal enuresis in 15 patients and recurrent urinary tract infection in 19 patients. Chronic renal failure was seen in 4 patients while 16 patients lost the follow up.18 patients had an uneventful recovery. Urethral valve ablation is the definitive treatment of posterior urethral valves. Endoscopic urethral valve fulguration is safe, effective and definitive way of management for posterior urethral valves. Early treatment improves the quality of life and prevents the ongoing renal damage. Early presentation in fetal and neonatal life has worst prognosis due to associated renal dysplasia. TAJ 2018; 31(2): 68-72

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is considered as a superior alternative to open appendectomy. Usual laparoscopic appendectomy is performed with the three port system. In this study, we performed a unique single transumblical incision two-port laparoscopic assisted appendectomy with the aim to reduce postoperative complications as well as improving cosmesis and patients' satisfaction. Methods: From January 2010 to December 2011, 136 patients were admitted with clinically diagnosed acute appendicitis and were randomly assigned to single transumblical incision two-port laparoscopic assisted appendectomy. Result: Transumblical single incision two-port laparoscopic assisted appendectomy was attempted in all patients (52 males and 84 females) with an average age of 8.5 years. Transumblical single incision two-port laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy was successfully completed in 134 patients. In two patients, another additional port was required due to sever adhesion of the appendix. Mean operation time was 25.2 min (range, 17-38), and mean postoperative hospital stay was 2 days (range 1-3). Postoperative complications were negligible. Conclusion: Transumblical single incision two-port laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy appears to be a feasible and safe technique for the treatment of acute appendicitis in the paediatric setting. It allows nearly scar less abdominal surgery.

Background: Traditionally in herniotomy, indirect hernial sac is dealt by high ligation and removal of the redundant part, to avoid recurrence. However, some authorities are of the opinion that excision of the hernial sac without ligation is not associated with recurrence of the hernia. Some have even shown adverse events related to hernial sac ligation like increased post-operative pain and discomfort. There is no consensus on how the hernial sac should be managed during laparoscopic herniotomy. Objectives: Present study aimed to determine the feasibility of laparoscopic sac excision without ligation in pediatric age group, by a randomized comparison. Materials and methods: This interventional study was performed in the department of Paediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, over a period of one year. A total of 189 patients were included in the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomized in the three groups. Comparisons were made among three procedures of laparoscopic herniotomy, namely; Percutaneous extraperitoneal closure, Intraperitoneal purse-string closure and laparoscopic sac excision without ligation. The main outcome measures were recurrence rate, operative time, hospital stay, postoperative hematoma and hydrocele formation.  Results: Recurrence rate, operative time and hospital stay were not amplified in laparoscopic sac excision procedure than others. Postoperative hydrocele formation was significantly less. Conclusion: Laparoscopic sac excision in indirect pediatric inguinal hernia is safe. The procedure is not associate TAJ 2020; 33(2): 20-26

Background: Failed hypospadias refers to any hypospadias repair that leads to complicationsor causes patient dissatisfaction. One of the commonest major complications of hypospadias surgery is urethrocutaneous fistula. Objectives: Present study aimed to determine a better procedure of salvage urethroplasty for failed hypospadias, caused by persistentlarge (>4mm) or multiple -small (<4mm) fistulae, by a randomized comparison. Patients and Methods. This interventional study was performed in the department of Paediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, over a period of five years (from July 2011 to June, 2016). A total of 189 patients were included in present study and randomized in the three groups under study. Comparisons were made among three procedures of salvage urethroplasty of failed hypospadias caused by urethrocutaneous fistula using substitution of dorsal skin flap, Flip flap, or buccal mucosal graft in a controlled situation. Outcomes were assessed by means of objective scoring system. Results: Refistula rate, devascularization of flap and grafts and wound dehiscence rate were significantly less in Buccal mucosal graft (group A) than flip flap(group C) and dorsal transposition flap (group B ). This led to a higher success rate and better patient compliance in buccal mucosal graft. The objective scoring evaluation revealed that score gain of BM group (182) was significantly higher than that of dorsal transposition flap (112) and flip flap (89) at P value <0.05 . Conclusion: Staged redo urethroplasty for large or multiple-small fistulae using substitution of buccal mucosal graft revealed as an better option for urethral reconstruction than dorsal transposition flap and flip flap procedures (group A˃ group B ˃group C). TAJ 2018; 31(1): 38-45

Background: Traditionally in herniotomy, indirect hernial sac is dealt by high ligation and removal of the redundant part, to avoid recurrence. However, some authorities are of the opinion that excision of the hernial sac without ligation, is not associated with recurrence of the hernia. Some have even shown adverse events related to hernial sac ligation like increased post-operative pain and discomfort. There is no consensus on how the hernial sac should be managed during laparoscopic herniotomy. Objectives: Present study aimed to determine the feasibility of laparoscopic sac excision without ligation in paediatric age group, by a randomized comparison. Patients and Methods. This interventional study was performed in the department of Paediatric Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, over a period of one year. A total of 189 patients were included in the study as per inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomized in the three groups. Comparisons were made among three procedures of laparoscopic herniotomy, namely; Percutaneous extraperitoneal closure, Intraperitoneal purse-string closure and laparoscopic sac excision without ligation. The main outcome measures were recurrence rate, operative time, hospital stay, postoperative hematoma and hydrocele formation. Results: Recurrence rate, operative time and hospital stay were not amplified in laparoscopic sac excision procedure than others. Postoperative hydrocele formation were significantly less. Conclusion: Laparoscopic sac excision in indirect paediatric inguinal hernia is safe. The procedure is not associated with early recurrence when it is performed in cases with deep ring diameter less than 10mm.