Mini-laparoscope for treatment of inguinal hernia in preschool children:a report of 212 cases

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for treatment of inguinal hernia in children.Methods Under general anesthesia and using a mini-laparoscope,212 children cases of inguinal hernia were treated.The age was 0.5-6(avarage 5.3) years.In cases of bowel incarceration,the intestine was reduced,and the bowel was checked for ischemia,necrosis and ulceration,and the internal inguinal ring was highly ligated.Results All the 212 patients with inguinal hernia had hernia sac ligation with mini-size(diameter 0.3cm) laparoscope.None had intestinal resection.The 212 children had follow-up of 0.5-2 years,average of 1.2 years,with no recurrent cases.Conclusions The mini-laparoscope for inguinal hernia surgery in children is feasible and safe,with little trauma and rapid recovery.