Open Versus thoracoscopic Repair of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A 19-year Review in a Tertiary Referral Centre in Hong Kong
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a developmental defect that causes herniation of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity with significant morbidity. Thoracoscopic repair of CDH is an increasingly prevalent yet controversial surgical technique, with limited long-term outcome data in the Asian region. The aim of this study was to compare open laparotomy versus thoracoscopic repair of CDH in paediatric patients in a major tertiary referral centre in Asia. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - December 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Tony Chao Yen LIAN, Adrian Chi Heng FUNG, Kenneth Kak Yuen WONG Source Type: research
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR): the benefit of the double stitch in the largest single-center experience
ConclusionThis is the largest single-center reported series of LIHR. LIHR is safe at any age, the risk of recurrence is low, and can be corrected by re-laparoscopy. Use of a Z-stitch or second purse string is associated with a significantly lower rate of recurrence. (Source: Pediatric Surgery International)
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - December 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Parent-reported health-related quality of life outcomes and impact on family of congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors after repair: A cross-sectional comparison to healthy controls
This study evaluates parent-reported health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and family impact of the disease. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - December 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Suganthi Rajasegaran, Ayna Nadia Nooraziz, Ayesyah Abdullah, Anand Sanmugam, Srihari Singaravel, Chin Seng Gan, Shireen Anne Nah Source Type: research
Laryngeal mask airway as an appropriate option in pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis
To elucidate the safety and effectiveness of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) use in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - December 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Cheng-Jui Yang, Po-Lung Cheng, Yan-Jiun Huang, Fu-Huan Huang Source Type: research
