Single channel laparoscopic extraperitoneal high ligation treating pediatric inguinal hernia / 第二军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the feasibility of single channel laparoscopic extraperitoneal high ligation for pediatric inguinal hernia. Methods The clinical data of 350 patients with inguinal hernia, who underwent single channel laparoscopic extraperitoneal high ligation in our department from Jun. 2015 to May 2016, were analyzed retrospectively. The surgical methods, operation time and postoperative complications were analyzed. Results The surgery was completed successfully on 350 cases. The average operative time was (4.5±1.2) min in the unilateral inguinal hernia, and (8.0±1.2) min in the bilateral ones. All patients were discharged on the first day after surgery, and the average hospital stay was (2.6±0.8) days. No inguinal pain or scrotal hematoma occurred after surgery. During the follow-up of 6 months to 1 year, there were no complications such as hernia recurrence, line reaction or testicular atrophy. Conclusion Single channel laparoscopic extraperitoneal high ligation for pediatric inguinal hernia keeps the puncture needle in the same tunnel, which avoids the postoperative pain at the puncture point and reduces the line reaction. It is safe and feasible, and is worth recommending for clinical use.