Laparoscopic hernia repair in children: does recreating the open operation improve outcomes? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The use of laparoscopy for paediatric inguinal hernia repairs has increased significantly over the past 2 decades. However, there is significant variation in the reported recurrence rates in the literature, with many studies reporting higher rates than the open operation. This may be explained by the range of different techniques currently included under the term laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. The purpose of this study is to determine whether dividing the hernia sac before ligation improves surgical outcomes following a paediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair compared to ligation alone.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was performed following PRISMA guidelines of all studies reporting the outcomes following paediatric laparoscopic inguinal h

SUBMITTER: Goneidy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10533621 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature