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Finn D, Wilhelm S, Godoy-Lenz J, Novotny NM. Medium-Term Outcomes of the Godoy Burnia Repair: Durability of a Sutureless Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Girls. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2024; 34:92-96. [PMID: 37751199 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Background: Several methods to repair pediatric inguinal hernias utilizing a minimally invasive technique have been developed over the decades. These methods often involve passage of suture through the peritoneum at the level of the inguinal ring. We previously described the Godoy Burnia, a laparoscopic, sutureless, cautery-only inguinal hernia repair (IHR), and this follow-up study provides longer term data for this emerging surgical technique. Methods: After institutional review board approval, a single-centered retrospective review was performed of female pediatric patients with Godoy Burnia repair from 2014 to 2021. Demographics, operative details, and outcomes were reviewed. Technique: Through a single umbilical incision, a 3 mm port and camera and 3 mm Maryland dissector are placed into the abdomen. The Maryland dissector grasps the hernia sac, everts it, and brings it into the abdomen. Electrocautery is applied to allow scarring and closure of the inguinal ring. Results: Sixty-nine hernia repairs were performed on 44 patients with ages 5 days to 16 years (average 3.9 years) and weighing 2-70 kg (average 16 kg). Average follow-up was 52.8 months, and average operative times were 14/16 minutes for unilateral/bilateral repair, respectively. Twenty-two percent of hernias were found at time of another surgery and repaired. One recurrence (1.45%) in a 16-year-old patient, and 2 patients with other short-term complications. Conclusions: Godoy Burnia, a single-incision, sutureless, laparoscopic IHR in girls, is an acceptable alternative surgical technique with a low complication and recurrence rate. The longer follow-up in this study demonstrates the durability of the repair in most age groups, and decreased operative times suggest a favorable learning curve.
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- Daniel Finn
- Department of Surgery, Corewell Health, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Corewell Health, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Clinica Alemana, Vitacura, Chile
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Corewell Health, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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Cheng PL, Duh YC, Chen JJ, Huang FH. Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair Versus Open Repair in Boys with Inguinal Hernia: A Meta-analysis. J Pediatr Surg 2023:S0022-3468(23)00090-8. [PMID: 36898876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.01.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Pediatric inguinal hernia is a common surgical problem in boys. Open hernia repair surgery (OH) has been traditionally used to treat this condition, but it leads to complications, such as testicular complications. Laparoscopic hernia repair by using the extraperitoneal method (LHE) is performed through the percutaneous insertion of sutures and extracorporeal closure of patent vaginalis processus; thus, injury to spermatic cord structures is avoided. However, a meta-analysis comparing LHE and OH is lacking. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for relevant studies. A meta-analysis of the retrieved studies was performed, and a random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled effect size. The primary outcome was testicular complications, including ascending testis, hydrocele, and testicular atrophy. The secondary outcomes were surgical metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia (MCIH), ipsilateral hernia recurrence, and operation time. RESULTS In total, 6 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 20 non-RCTs involving 17,555 boys were included. The incidence of ascending testis (risk ratio [RR]: 0.38, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18-0.78; p = 0.008) and MCIH (RR: 0.17, 95% CI: 0.07-0.43; p = 0.0002) was significantly lower in LHE than in OH. The incidence of hydrocele, testicular atrophy, and ipsilateral hernia recurrence did not differ between LHE and OH. CONCLUSION Compared with OH, LHE led to fewer or equivalent testicular complications without increasing ipsilateral hernia recurrence. Moreover, MCIH incidence was lower in LHE than in OH. Hence, LHE could be a feasible choice with less invasiveness for inguinal hernia repair in boys. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Treatment study, LEVEL III.
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- Po-Lung Cheng
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hsinchu MacKay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; MacKay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hsinchu Municipal MacKay Children's Hospital, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Laparoscopic lymphatic and artery sparing microsurgical varicocelectomy - technique, results and long-term outcomes. J Pediatr Urol 2022; 18:114.e1-114.e6. [PMID: 35283018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2022.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE It is generally considered that artery sparing suprainguinal varicocelectomy is associated with a higher risk of persistence in comparison with the non-sparing (Palomo) procedure. Artery sparing is desirable in specific conditions. Based on our 21-year long experience, this study aims to describe technical details and standard steps of the procedure, leading to a comparatively low recurrence rate. MATERIAL AND METHOD 336 patients, prospectively collected, who underwent laparoscopic lymphatic and artery-sparing microsurgical varicocelectomy as a primary operation between March 1999 and February 2020, were retrospectively evaluated. Patient age was 7-21.5 years (mean 15.4). The left side was involved in 313 (93.2%), both sides in 23 (6.8%) patients. In total 359 varicoceles were repaired, in which 281 cases were grade III, 65 grade II and 13 cases were grade I. The most common indications for surgery were left testicle hypotrophy, demonstrated in 167 (49.7%) patients, an abnormal spermiogram in 48 (14.2%), pain in 28 (8.3%) and bilateral involvement in 23 (6.8%) of patients. The technique has been standardized into four steps: early artery identification; peeling the network of small veins off the artery; peeling the lymphatic vessels off medium and large size veins and division of all veins; check of residual vascular bundle containing the artery and lymphatics only (video - Appendix A). Mean postoperative followup was 27.1 (range 0.5-174) months. Complications were recorded. Persistent varicocele was defined as clinically significant varicocele accompanied by renotesticular reflux on Doppler ultrasound. Ultrasound was used to rule out hydrocele formation and testicular atrophy. RESULTS Persistent varicocele was recorded in 15 of 359 (4.2%) cases; secondary hydrocele was detected in 1 case (0.3%). Testicular atrophy was not detected in any of the operated patients. Most complications were recorded in the first 3 years after the introduction of the method; 5 recurrences of 290 (1.7%) cases were detected over the last 18 years (Table). DISCUSSION The method meets all requirements of subinguinal microscopic repair. The artery preservation is desirable in previous (and for future) inguinal and subinguinal surgery cases where collaterals could be compromised. Artery sparing allows for a future vasectomy. Boys with a varicocele on a solitary testicle may be good candidates for this procedure as well. We consider the method as alternative for experienced laparoscopic surgeons. CONLUSION The laparoscopic lymphatic and artery sparing microsurgical varicocelectomy is safe and effective method with a low recurrence rate like the non-sparing suprainguinal repairs.
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Al-Taher RN, Khrais IA, Alma'aitah S, Al Saiad AA, Al-Abboodi AA, Saleh OM, Dwekat N, Almaaitah HW, Bello ZM, Rashdan MZ. Is the open approach superior to the laparoscopic hernia repair in children? A retrospective comparative study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 71:102889. [PMID: 34691442 PMCID: PMC8517708 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background For many years now, inguinal hernia repair in children has been done either by the open approach or laparoscopically with laparoscopy having the edge in terms of cosmesis and postoperative pain. However, recent studies have called for a return of the open approach as it had a comparable result to laparoscopy with lesser cost. This study aims to compare the outcomes of the two approaches at our institution. Methods This is a retrospective analysis of the prospectively collected data of all patients aged between 6 months and 13 years who underwent open or laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in the period between January 2017 and July 2019 at our institution. Results 155 patients were included in the study. 100 (64.5%) underwent open inguinal repair while 55 (35.5%) were done laparoscopically. There was no significant difference in the postoperative complications between the open and laparoscopic groups (P = 0.66). The overall mean operative time for the laparoscopic group and the open group is (45.7 ± 15.2, 45.5 ± 15.4 min, P = 0.83) respectively. However, a subgroup analysis showed a statistical difference in the operative time in bilateral hernias favoring the laparoscopic approach, (44 ± 13.2, 63.2 ± 26.4 min respectively, P = 0.049). Laparoscopy was also associated with shorter times to full recovery compared to the open group (4.7 days, 7.5 days, P = 0.013). Surprisingly, there was no difference in the cosmetic outcome between the two groups which is contrary to the published literature. Conclusions Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children is a feasible and reproducible procedure. It permits the evaluation of the contralateral groin without further incisions. In our study, laparoscopy was superior in terms of operative time in bilateral hernias and the time to recovery. Finally, an added benefit to laparoscopy is that it offers more training opportunities for fellows and residents to improve their laparoscopic skills. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children is a feasible and reproducible procedure. Laparoscopy was superior in terms of operative time in bilateral hernias and the time to recovery. Laparoscopic hernia repair in children offers more training opportunities for fellows and residents to improve their laparoscopic skills.
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- Raed N Al-Taher
- Department of General Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of GI Surgery, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Wang D, Yang P, Yang L, Jin S, Yang P, Chen Q, Tang X. Comparison of laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure and laparoscopic intracorporeal suture in pediatric hernia repair. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:1894-1899. [PMID: 33309301 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic inguinal repair use is rapidly growing because it is a minimally invasive surgery (MIS) technique. However, there is insufficient evidence to support the use of one MIS over others. We compared laparoscopic intracorporeal suture (LIS) and laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) to determine which technique is superior. METHODS Between February 2017 and December 2019, 260 children who underwent LPEC and 214 children who underwent LIS were enrolled. Operative time, recovery score, and patient cosmetic satisfaction were compared. A total of 108 propensity score-matched pairs were analyzed using paired t-test for continuous measurements and McNemar test for categorical variables. RESULTS The mean surgery time was lower in the LPEC group for both unilateral (15.76 ± 5.35 vs. 19 ± 5.71 min; p = 0.04) and bilateral (21.56 ± 5.7 vs. 26.38 ± 6.94 min; p = 0.01) surgeries. The LPEC group required shorter time for complete recovery (p = 0.017). The mean rating for scar visibility was higher in the LIS group (p = 0.02); however, both groups had high levels of cosmetic satisfaction (p = 0.125). CONCLUSION LPEC for hernia repair is safe and efficient in children and reduced operative time, hastened recovery, and provided excellent cosmetic results.
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- Daoxi Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
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Duan S, Zhang P, Lin X, Zheng L. Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure with peritoneum reinforcement repair for pediatric inguinal hernia: a single-center experience with over 2,000 patients. Transl Pediatr 2021; 10:1317-1323. [PMID: 34189089 PMCID: PMC8192996 DOI: 10.21037/tp-21-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inguinal hernia is one of the common diseases in infants and children that requires operative treatment. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children has become an alternative to the open procedure. Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure with peritoneum reinforcement (LPECPR) is a safe and effective approach for pediatric inguinal hernia, and has a lower recurrence. This is a retrospective study to present our experience with children who underwent LPECPR. METHODS A total of 2,018 patients with inguinal hernia who underwent LPECPR in our hospital from July, 2011 to December, 2020 were reviewed. The surgical technique is modified on the basis of laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) to close extraperitoneally by circuit suturing twice around the internal inguinal ring. RESULTS All cases were completed LPECPR without conversion. There were no intraoperative complications. A total of 2,018 patients' laparoscopic procedures were achieved. The mean operative time was 14 and 20 min for unilateral and bilateral operations, respectively. Follow-up to date is 13.4 months (6-36 months), there were no postoperative complications, such as knot reactions, hydrocele formation, testicular atrophy or pain, except 3 recurrences (3/2,018, 0.15%). CONCLUSIONS This modified LPECPR technique can acquire lower recurrence rate for repair pediatric inguinal hernia. The midterm safety and efficacy of LPECPR are proven and it can be a routine procedure.
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- Shouxing Duan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal ligation for pediatric inguinal hernia: a novel surgical treatment. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:1320-1325. [PMID: 33625591 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08408-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic repair is widely performed for the management of pediatric inguinal hernia (PIH), and different laparoscopic surgical methods are used. Herein, we present the application of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal ligation (TEPL), which is a novel surgical method for PIH repair and is similar to traditional high ligation. METHODS In this study, 103 pediatric patients underwent laparoscopic TEPL for inguinal hernia. Data including demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, time of surgery, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS The patient's median age at surgery was 4.3 years, and the median body weight at surgery was 18 kg. The preoperative diagnoses were as follows: n = 53, right inguinal hernia; n = 45, left inguinal hernia; and n = 5, bilateral inguinal hernia. All patients were discharged on the day of surgery. The operative times were 27.2 min for unilateral inguinal hernia and 28.8 min for bilateral inguinal hernia. All patients, except one who had scrotal bruise, did not present with postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic TEPL, which is similar to traditional high ligation, is used for the treatment of PIH. Moreover, it is safe, beneficial, and feasible. Double ligation is performed on the extraperitoneal space, and the assessment of contralateral patent processus vaginalis is not complex. However, further studies should be conducted to assess for long-term outcomes.
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Takazawa S, Koyama R, Takamoto N, Nishi A. Optimal Viewing Direction of the Oblique Laparoscope in Single-Incision Laparoscopic Percutaneous Extraperitoneal Closure for Inguinal Hernia. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2020; 31:216-219. [PMID: 33232635 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: It is difficult for novice surgeons to manipulate the oblique laparoscope in single-incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC) for inguinal hernia because of collisions between the instruments. To standardize manipulation of the laparoscope, we studied the viewing direction of the oblique laparoscope, and assessed the optimal manipulation of the laparoscope to avoid collisions. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients who underwent SILPEC between April 2016 and April 2017. The viewing direction of the 30° oblique laparoscope was measured according to the location of the field stop pointer. Patients were divided into three groups according to the viewing direction at the beginning of the procedure: the inside viewing direction was from -90° to -11°, upward viewing direction was from -10° to 10°, and outside viewing direction was from 11° to 90°. The length of the procedure, viewing direction at the end, and the percentage of cases in which there was a change in viewing direction during the procedure were compared. Results: Ninety-eight cases of SILPEC were performed during the study period. The percentage of patients with a change in category of viewing direction in the inside, upward, and outside groups was 35%, 21%, and 11%, respectively, showing a significant difference among the three groups. Conclusions: Setting the initial viewing direction to the outside can reduce correction of the viewing direction during SILPEC. Because the intersection angle between the outside-viewing laparoscope and forceps is close to a right angle, this might reduce collisions.
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- Shinya Takazawa
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gunma Children's Medical Center, Shibukawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gunma Children's Medical Center, Shibukawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gunma Children's Medical Center, Shibukawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gunma Children's Medical Center, Shibukawa, Japan
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Rao R, Smith M, Markel TA, Gray BW, Landman MP. Modified percutaneous internal ring suturing with peritoneal injury in children: matched comparison to open hernia repair. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:854-859. [PMID: 32076861 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07457-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to elucidate the outcomes of percutaneous internal ring suture (PIRS) technique for inguinal hernia repair augmented with thermal peritoneal injury compared to open inguinal hernia repair (OHR) in a large population of contemporary pediatric patients. Thermal injury with PIRS has been shown to reduce recurrence in animal models and is increasingly being incorporated into clinical practice. METHODS Retrospective review of all PIRS procedures and OHR between Jan-2017 to Sept-2018 was performed. Data regarding patient characteristics, characteristics of the hernia, operative details, postoperative complications, and recurrence were collected. Non-parametric tests were used and p < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. 1:1 Propensity score matching was performed using "nearest-score" technique. Matching was done based on age, sex, follow-up time, side of hernia, repair of contralateral hernia, and number of additional procedures. RESULTS 90 modified PIRS patients were matched to 90 OHRs. Patient demographics, hernia characteristics, and follow-up time were similar between the two groups after matching. There were no differences in recurrence rates (1 vs. 3 in OHR and PIRS, respectively, p = 0.6), complication rates (1 vs. 4 in OHR and PIRS, respectively, p = 0.4), and OR time [44.5 vs. 43 min in OHR and PIRS, respectively, p = 0.8]. There were no intraoperative complications for either technique. For OHR, laparoscopic look was performed in 23%. When successful, it revealed a contralateral PPV (patent processus vaginalis-PPV) in 41% of cases (9.4% of all OHR), all of which were repaired. For the PIRS procedures, a contralateral PPV was found in 25.6%, all of which were repaired. In the unmatched population, OHR had a metachronous hernia rate of 1.8%, none of whom had the contralateral PPV repaired at the original procedure. CONCLUSIONS PIRS with peritoneal injury has comparable efficacy and good safety compared to OHR. Recurrence and complication rates should further improve with increasing experience. Future studies should elucidate long term outcomes.
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- Raghavendra Rao
- Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, 805 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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Esposito C, Gargiulo F, Farina A, Del Conte F, Cortese G, Servillo G, Escolino M. Laparoscopic Treatment of Inguinal Ovarian Hernia in Female Infants and Children: Standardizing the Technique. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 29:568-572. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2018.0630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- Ciro Esposito
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Van Batavia JP, Tong C, Chu DI, Kawal T, Srinivasan AK. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair by modified peritoneal leaflet closure: Description and initial results in children. J Pediatr Urol 2018; 14:272.e1-272.e6. [PMID: 29958645 PMCID: PMC6084465 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION 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. Herein, we describe a modified laparoscopic herniorrhaphy using a peritoneal leaflet closure and report our operative experience with intermediate-term results. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed our IRB-approved registry for all children who underwent initial laparoscopic herniorrhaphy at our tertiary care center over a 2.5-year period. All surgeries were performed by a single surgeon using a technique we have termed the peritoneal leaflet closure. This technique involves incising the peritoneum circumferentially around the open internal ring and developing peritoneal leaflets which are then closed together over the ring with a running non-absorbable barbed stitch (Figure). Intraoperative findings and complications, operative times, and post-operative complications were reviewed for all children. RESULTS A total of 50 initial laparoscopic hernia repairs (4 bilateral, 42 unilateral) were performed in 46 children (43 boys, 3 girls) at a median age of 5.9 years (range 0.5-16.7). Median operative time was 73 min (range 48-138) for unilateral and 106 min (range 104-135) for bilateral herniorrhaphy. No patient had an intraoperative complication. Two children (4%) had contralateral open rings discovered at time of surgery and underwent unplanned bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair. All patients went home on the same day as the procedure and three children (6%) had minor post-operative complaints (umbilical bulge, thigh pain, and urine holding) that all self-resolved. Thirty-nine children had follow-up data available. Intermediate-term complications occurred in two children (5%): one boy developed a contralateral hydrocele (despite a closed ring at surgery) and one boy had a hernia recurrence that required open repair. Overall, operative success with the modified peritoneal leaflet closure technique was therefore 97% (38 of 39 children with follow-up). All 37 boys who followed up had bilateral descended testes of normal size and consistency. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy using a peritoneal leaflet closure technique is safe and effective when used in infants and children to close an indirect hernia (i.e. patent processus vaginalis). No intraoperative complications occurred in this cohort and success rate was 97%.
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- Jason P Van Batavia
- Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Novotny NM, Puentes MC, Leopold R, Ortega M, Godoy-Lenz J. The Burnia: Laparoscopic Sutureless Inguinal Hernia Repair in Girls. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2017; 27:430-433. [DOI: 10.1089/lap.2016.0234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Nathan M. Novotny
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Beaumont Children's Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Calvo Mackenna, Providencia, Chile
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital La Florida, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Clinica Los Codes, Santiago, Chile
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Juang D, Fraser JD, Holcomb GW. The laparoscopic approach for repair of indirect inguinal hernias in infants and children. Transl Pediatr 2016; 5:222-226. [PMID: 27867843 PMCID: PMC5107372 DOI: 10.21037/tp.2016.10.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Repair of an indirect inguinal hernia is one of the most common operations performed around the world by pediatric surgeons. Until the last 15 years, most inguinal hernia repairs were performed using an inguinal crease incision and extraperitoneal ligation of the patent processes vaginalis. However, since 2000, the laparoscopic approach has gained popularity and there have been increasing descriptions about various techniques for laparoscopic hernia (LH) repair. At our institution, we have transitioned the majority of inguinal hernia repairs to the laparoscopic approach. In this article, we will describe the technique that is utilized at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri (USA) and express our thoughts on the current debate regarding laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair in infants and children.
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- David Juang
- Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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Twenty-year experience with laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in infants and children: considerations and results on 1833 hernia repairs. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:1461-1468. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5139-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Esposito C, Escolino M, Turrà F, Roberti A, Cerulo M, Farina A, Caiazzo S, Cortese G, Servillo G, Settimi A. Current concepts in the management of inguinal hernia and hydrocele in pediatric patients in laparoscopic era. Semin Pediatr Surg 2016; 25:232-40. [PMID: 27521714 DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The surgical repair of inguinal hernia and hydrocele is one of the most common operations performed in pediatric surgery practice. This article reviews current concepts in the management of inguinal hernia and hydrocele based on the recent literature and the authors׳ experience. We describe the principles of clinical assessment and anesthetic management of children undergoing repair of inguinal hernia, underlining the differences between an inguinal approach and minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Other points discussed include the current management of particular aspects of these pathologies such as bilateral hernias; contralateral patency of the peritoneal processus vaginalis; hernias in premature infants; direct, femoral, and other rare hernias; and the management of incarcerated or recurrent hernias. In addition, the authors discuss the role of laparoscopy in the surgical treatment of an inguinal hernia and hydrocele, emphasizing that the current use of MIS in pediatric patients has completely changed the management of pediatric inguinal hernias.
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- Ciro Esposito
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131.
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, Naples, Italy 80131
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Esposito C, St Peter SD, Escolino M, Juang D, Settimi A, Holcomb GW. Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair in pediatric patients: a systematic review. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2014; 24:811-8. [PMID: 25299121 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2014.0194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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AIM Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical conditions in infants and children. However, considerable debate exists regarding the role of laparoscopic hernia repair (herniorrhaphy) (LH) and its benefits over conventional open hernia repair (herniorrhaphy) (OH). The aim of this review is to analyze the current literature to determine the outcome of LH compared with OH. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was performed on all studies published during the last 20 years, reporting on outcomes of OH and LH, in terms of operative time, recurrence rate and other complications, finding of rare hernias, and incidence of contralateral patency. The chi-squared or Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the results of the study. RESULTS Fifty-three studies matched our inclusion criteria. As for operative time, in unilateral inguinal hernia repair, there was no significant difference between LH and OH (P=.33). In contrast, in bilateral disease, LH is faster than OH (P=.01). As for the recurrence rate, no significant difference was observed between the two techniques (P=.66), whereas the rate of other complications was significantly higher for OH compared with LH (P=.001). Laparoscopy has the advantage to identify and treat rare hernias (direct, femoral, "en pantalon") that are never reported in articles focused on inguinal OH. In laparoscopic series, in the case of unilateral hernia, the incidence of contralateral patency varied between 19.9% and 66%. CONCLUSIONS In this systematic review, it seems that LH is faster than OH for bilateral hernias, whereas there is no significant difference in terms of operative time for unilateral inguinal hernia repair. Recurrence rate is similar for both techniques. As for other complications such as wound infections, it is higher for OH compared with LH, especially in infants. A prospective comparative study is necessary on this topic to strongly support the results of our systematic review.
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- Ciro Esposito
- 1 Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples , Italy
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