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[Laparoscopy in pediatric surgery]

L de Mingo Misena1, J C Ollero Fresno, V Rodríguez Troncoso

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital del Niño Jesús, Madrid.

Cirugia Pediatrica : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Cirugia Pediatrica
|October 1, 1993
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Pediatric laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective technique for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in young patients. This minimally invasive approach offers benefits such as reduced hospital stay and no complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Laparoscopy

Context:

  • Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly utilized in pediatric care.
  • A review of 37 pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures was conducted.
  • The study encompasses a diverse range of surgical interventions.

Purpose:

  • To present the experience and outcomes of laparoscopic surgery in pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopy for various pediatric conditions.
  • To highlight the utility of this minimally invasive technique in pediatric surgery.

Summary:

  • The review included 37 pediatric patients aged 1 month to 18 years.
  • Therapeutic laparoscopies (54%) included appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and ovarian cystectomies.

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  • Diagnostic laparoscopies (46%) involved hepatic biopsies and abdominal mass biopsies.
  • Procedures ranged from 35 minutes to 2.5 hours, with an average hospital stay of 2 days.
  • No complications were reported across all procedures.

    • Impact:

    • Laparoscopic surgery demonstrates significant utility and safety in the pediatric population.
    • This minimally invasive approach leads to favorable outcomes, including short hospital stays.
    • The findings support the broader adoption of laparoscopy in pediatric surgical practice.