Introduction of pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in Guatemala.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Introducing new surgical techniques in a developing country can be challenging. Inguinal hernias in children are a common surgical problem, and open repair is the standard surgical approach. Laparoscopic repair has gained popularity in developed countries because of similar results. This study aimed to determine the outcomes following the introduction of laparoscopic repairs in Guatemala.

Methods

This retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from all patients under 18 years who underwent laparoscopic repair at Corpus Christi Hospital in Patzun, Guatemala, from September 5th to September 8th, 2022.

Results

A total of 14 patients were included in the study. A board-certified pediatric surgeon and a Guatemalan physician performed all cases. The mean

SUBMITTER: Cobar JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10683215 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature