Hernia Surgery Discussion Board: Re: Hernia MD: Questions of laparoscopy or open incision on a 6-year-old.

Re: Hernia MD: Questions of laparoscopy or open incision on a 6-year-old.

Posted by Hernia MD on May 27, 2009, 10:19 pm, in reply to "Hernia MD: Questions of laparoscopy or open incision on a 6-year-old. "
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I don't have any experience with pediatric lap inguinal hernia repairs. You can, however, ligate the sac on each side laparoscopically. I am not aware of any data comparing a lap repair with open repairs in children. open repairs are well tolerated in kids and no mesh is required.

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Hernia MD: Questions of laparoscopy or open incision on a 6-year-old. - Jenny May 27, 2009, 1:12 pm
- Re: Hernia MD: Questions of laparoscopy or open incision on a 6-year-old. - Hernia MD May 27, 2009, 10:19 pm
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