Boy born with intestines outside of his body finally gets to go home from hospital

A little boy born with his intestines on the outside of his body is finally going home after spending almost a year in hospital.

Konrad Kiley was given a farewell to remember by his doctors and nurses as he headed home for the first time.

Little Konrad was born at 33 weeks with his intestines on the outside of his body and had three surgeries on his bowels alone within the first four days of his life.

“He was born with a very short amount of bowel and it’s vital for digestion and nutrition, I think it's not overstating it he’s been close to dying on occasions,” Dr Rupert Hinds told 7 News.

Any milestones in his nine-month life have been celebrated in hospital.

“The nurses have been amazing, they give you the confidence you can do it,” his mother Shannyn Kiley said.

“Having him by himself for the first time as a nine-month-old is quite scary.”

Konrad’s health issues aren't over but Shannyn has been taught how to manage his condition away from the hospital so he can finally go home.

The biggest challenge will be feeding the Melbourne baby intravenously.

Their new extended family couldn't let them leave without a proper farewell, with nurses lining up to say goodbye to the baby they had nurtured back to health.

“Konrad has experienced every single one of your personalities and I don't doubt for one second it will influence him to be the great boy he will be,” an emotional Ms Kiley told the medical team responsible for his recovery.

As he heads home to Wodonga for the first time, it's the simple things his mum is looking forward to.

“Spending a day in my pyjamas is probably at the top of the to do list," she said.