Laparoscopic management of infantile hydrocele in pediatric age group.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate laparoscopic management of hydroceles in pediatrics, with evaluation of the internal inguinal ring (IIR) and the PPV (patent processus vaginalis) in different types of hydroceles, and the incidence of the contralateral PPV.

Methods

The IIR and the type of hydrocele on the same side of 93 patients with 106 infantile hydroceles were evaluated and managed, in addition to contralateral side.

Results

The IIR on same side was closed in 8.5% (Type I) and patent in 91.5% (Type II and III) with different shapes. Contralateral IIR was open in 88.7% of cases. The operative time was 30.99 ± 7.23 min, with no intra-operative complication. The vas deferens and testicular vessels were secured and there were no injuries or bleeding. The conversion rate was zero, a

SUBMITTER: Elhaddad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8913565 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature