Pediatric inguinal hernia repair—a critical appraisal

Author: Rosenberg, J.

Source: Hernia, Volume 12, Number 2, April 2008 , pp. 113-115(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Inguinal hernia repair in infants and babies is a routine operation, but many issues have not been addressed scientifically. Thus, it is not known, e.g., if all children with a hernia should be operated on, what is the best timing of surgery, or if the operation should be performed with an open approach or laparoscopically. The review is a critical discussion of these and other issues in pediatric herniorrhaphy pointing out the need for further research.

Keywords: Inguinal hernia; Complications; Surgical technique; Laparoscopy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0316-2

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgical Gastroenterology D, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Niels Andersens Vej 65, 2900, Hellerup, Denmark, Email: jaro@geh.regionh.dk

Publication date: 2008-04-01