Umbilical Access in Laparoscopic Surgery in Infants Less than 3 Months: A Single Institution Retrospective Review

Laparoscopy and minimally invasive techniques in pediatric surgery have been refined over the past decade with the introduction of smaller tools and specialized insufflators for use in more complex procedures. Laparoscopy has decreased operative time as surgeon experience increases and subsequent decreases in time under anesthesia, better pain control, and improved cosmesis [1,2]. Laparoscopy in neonates and children is safe, with data to support the safety of this approach in infants less than 5kg and less than 3 months of age [3 –5].

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 20, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: James A. Fraser, Kayla B. Briggs, Wendy Jo Svetanoff, Rebecca M. Rentea, Pablo Aguayo, David Juang, Jason D. Fraser, Charles L. Snyder, Richard J. Hendrickson, Shawn D. St. Peter, Tolulope A. Oyetunji Source Type: research