Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair by modified peritoneal leaflet closure: description and initial results in children

Inguinal hernias are common in infants and children. While the gold standard for hernia repair in the pediatric period has been via an open inguinal incision with dissection and high ligation of the hernia sac, over the past two decades laparoscopic herniorrhaphy has increased in popularity. The advantages of laparoscopy include decreased post-operative pain, improved cosmetic results, ability to easily assess the contralateral side for an open internal inguinal ring, and decreased risk of metachronous hernias.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research