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Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in infants and children
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|April 1, 1995
Insights
Minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery techniques are increasingly successful in pediatric patients. This review covers current pediatric minimally invasive procedures across multiple surgical specialties.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- The adoption of advanced surgical techniques in adult medicine is now extending to pediatric care.
- Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery have demonstrated significant advancements in adult procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on pediatric minimally invasive surgery.
- To provide a status report on existing pediatric laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric minimally invasive surgery.
- Analysis of reported successes by pediatric surgeons.
Main Results:
- Pediatric general surgeons, urologists, and thoracic surgeons are successfully implementing minimally invasive techniques.
- There is a growing momentum in the application of these advanced procedures in pediatric surgery.
Conclusions:
- Minimally invasive surgery is a rapidly advancing field within pediatric surgical specialties.
- The review highlights the expanding scope and success of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic approaches in children.
Abstract:
The recent revolution in adult laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery is gaining momentum in the pediatric surgery arena. Pediatric general surgeons, urologists, and thoracic surgeons have all reported successes in performing minimally invasive surgery. This article presents a review of the current literature and a status report on current pediatric laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures.