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Major ambulatory surgery of the pediatric patient
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1987
Insights
Pediatric ambulatory surgery is crucial for children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Ambulatory care
- Surgical outcomes
Background:
- Ambulatory surgery is a key component of pediatric surgical care.
- The Surgicenter has extensive experience with pediatric procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review experience with pediatric surgical procedures.
- To describe surgical techniques for common pediatric surgeries.
Main Methods:
- Review of 6972 pediatric surgical procedures.
- Analysis of procedures performed in the Surgicenter.
Main Results:
- Detailed surgical techniques for common procedures were analyzed.
- Experience encompasses a large volume of pediatric cases.
Conclusions:
- Ambulatory surgery is a safe and effective option for pediatric patients.
- Surgical techniques for common pediatric procedures are well-established.
Abstract:
Ambulatory surgery is an important part of the surgical care of children. Experience with 6972 pediatric surgical procedures performed in the Surgicenter is reviewed. Surgical techniques for the most common procedures--inguinal herniorrhaphy, orchiopexy, and umbilical herniorrhaphy--are described.