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Published on: December 23, 2022
[Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy in children. First results]
M López Diaz1, I Cano Novillo, A García Vázquez
1Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid. malopezd.hdoc@salud.madrid.org
Summary
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children offers a new alternative, showing good efficiency with low recurrence rates. This minimally invasive approach is suitable for selected pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Minimally invasive procedures
Context:
- Laparoscopic repair is an emerging alternative for pediatric inguinal hernias.
- Initial outcomes of this technique require evaluation.
Purpose:
- To assess the indications and efficiency of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children.
- To report initial results and complications.
Summary:
- 150 pediatric patients underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using a three-port technique.
- Indications included recurrent, bilateral, and combined hernias. Most repairs used purse-string sutures with no conversions to open surgery.
- Complications were minimal (1.4% hematoma), with a 1% recurrence rate, managed laparoscopically. Surgery is now performed ambulatory.
Impact:
- Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair demonstrates potential advantages in selected pediatric cases.
- This technique facilitates ambulatory surgery and has a low complication and recurrence rate.
