SURGICAL TACTICS IN RECURRENT INGUINAL HERNIAS AT THE CHILDREN

Volodymyr M Baibakov1

  • 1DNIPRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, DNIPRO, UKRAINE.

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|November 5, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This study introduces an improved laparoscopic technique for treating recurrent inguinal hernias in children, reducing recurrence rates. The innovative method effectively eliminates the hernia sac without damaging surrounding inguinal canal structures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Recurrent inguinal hernias in children pose a significant surgical challenge.
  • Traditional surgical methods for inguinal hernias can lead to recurrence, particularly in younger patients or after initial strangulation repair.

Observation:

  • A novel laparoscopic approach was developed for recurrent inguinal hernias in pediatric patients.
  • The study involved 48 laparoscopic procedures performed between 2017 and 2020.

Findings:

  • The innovative laparoscopic technique successfully addresses the hernial pocket without causing additional injury to inguinal canal structures.
  • Analysis indicated that recurrences were more common in young children and after traditional surgeries for strangulated hernias.

Implications:

  • This improved surgical tactic enhances treatment effectiveness for pediatric recurrent inguinal hernias.
  • The findings support the use of this laparoscopic method to preserve testicular drainage and ovarian vascularization.
Abstract