RESUMO
To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia in pediatric age group. A total of 401 laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphies were performed in 362 children [340 boys and 22 girls]. The age ranged from 2 months and 12 years. A total of 397 indirect hernias sacs were closed [238 right, 81 left and 78 bilaterally], 2 direct hernia [boys] and 2 femoral hernias [one male and one female] were repaired. The median operating time was 25min [range for unilateral 16 to 45min; bilateral 20 to 54 min]. There were no intra-operative complications. Recurrence occurred in 10 [2.5%] patients during a follow up time of 6 months to 4 years. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children is feasible, safe and effective procedure; especially in case of recurrence and bilateral hernias