Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates: Tips and tricks learned from an institutional experience

Conclusion: We recommend trimming the margin of the defect, use of prosthetic mesh overlay reinforcement for repairs under tension, and to prefer extra-corporeal knotting along with higher placement of trocar, temporary increase in CO2, maximal use of muscle relaxant, extra-corporeal corner hitch stitch to reduce the operating time, and recurrence after thoracoscopic CDH repair.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research