Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Neonates and Infants

This study analyzed our cohort of infants (age below 12 mo) who underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR), comparing those 3 months and below (corrected premature) to above 3 months (term infants) corrected age at the time of surgery. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of a single surgeon and associated trainees’ experience of LIHR in infants below 12 months over a 5-year period (2013-2018) was performed. The operative technique involved a 5-mm scope and 3-mm instruments for herniorrhaphy with 4/0 Prolene purse-string suture. Data collected included patient demographics, prematurity (
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research