Article: Laparoscopic hernioplasties in children: The implication on contralateral groin exploration for unilateral inguinal hernias

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TitleLaparoscopic hernioplasties in children: The implication on contralateral groin exploration for unilateral inguinal hernias
AuthorsToufique Ehsan, Md1 2
Ng, ATL2
Chung, PHY2
Chan, KL2
Wong, KKY2
Tam, PKH2
KeywordsChildren
Contralateral exploration
Inguinal hernia
Laparoscopy
Metachronous hernia
Issue Date2009
PublisherSpringer Verlag. The Journal's web site is located at http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00383/index.htm
CitationPediatric Surgery International, 2009, v. 25 n. 9, p. 759-762 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2429-4
AbstractBackground: Inguinal hernias are commonly seen in the paediatric population. Controversies still exist regarding the need for contralateral groin exploration when an unilateral inguinal hernia is presented, since the true incidence of contralateral patent processus vaginalis is not known. With the advent of laparoscopic hernioplasty, the status of the contralateral side can be evaluated at the same setting. Here, we describe our experience in this issue after the introduction of laparoscopic hernioplasty in our unit. Methods: A retrospective review was carried out between October 2002 and January 2008. All patients presented with unilateral inguinal hernias were included. The demographics of the patients and the operative findings at laparoscopy were recorded. Statistics were performed using Student t-test or χ 2 test as appropriate and p < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: During the study period, 363 children were included in our study, of which there were 292 males and 71 females. 212 patients presented with right-sided hernias and 151 were left-sided. The mean age of patients at presentation was 48.8 months. The incidence of contralateral PPV overall was 39.7%. There was no decrease in incidence of having a contralateral inguinal hernia in relation to age. Conclusion: Laparoscopy can accurately diagnose contralateral PPV in children who undergo unilateral inguinal hernia repair and thus holds an advantage over open herniotomy. Furthermore, there should not be an age criteria for contralateral exploration for surgeons who perform open herniotomy. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
ISSN0179-0358
2011 Impact Factor: 1.253
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.092
DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2429-4
ISI Accession Number IDWOS:000269427600005
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dc.contributor.authorToufique Ehsan, Md
dc.contributor.authorNg, ATL
dc.contributor.authorChung, PHY
dc.contributor.authorChan, KL
dc.contributor.authorWong, KKY
dc.contributor.authorTam, PKH
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-06T08:47:42Z
dc.date.available2010-09-06T08:47:42Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractBackground: Inguinal hernias are commonly seen in the paediatric population. Controversies still exist regarding the need for contralateral groin exploration when an unilateral inguinal hernia is presented, since the true incidence of contralateral patent processus vaginalis is not known. With the advent of laparoscopic hernioplasty, the status of the contralateral side can be evaluated at the same setting. Here, we describe our experience in this issue after the introduction of laparoscopic hernioplasty in our unit. Methods: A retrospective review was carried out between October 2002 and January 2008. All patients presented with unilateral inguinal hernias were included. The demographics of the patients and the operative findings at laparoscopy were recorded. Statistics were performed using Student t-test or χ 2 test as appropriate and p < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: During the study period, 363 children were included in our study, of which there were 292 males and 71 females. 212 patients presented with right-sided hernias and 151 were left-sided. The mean age of patients at presentation was 48.8 months. The incidence of contralateral PPV overall was 39.7%. There was no decrease in incidence of having a contralateral inguinal hernia in relation to age. Conclusion: Laparoscopy can accurately diagnose contralateral PPV in children who undergo unilateral inguinal hernia repair and thus holds an advantage over open herniotomy. Furthermore, there should not be an age criteria for contralateral exploration for surgeons who perform open herniotomy. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
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dc.identifier.citationPediatric Surgery International, 2009, v. 25 n. 9, p. 759-762 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2429-4
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2429-4
dc.identifier.epage762
dc.identifier.hkuros164454
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000269427600005
dc.identifier.issn0179-0358
2011 Impact Factor: 1.253
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.092
dc.identifier.issue9
dc.identifier.openurl
dc.identifier.pmid19652984
dc.identifier.scopuseid_2-s2.0-69549112748
dc.identifier.spage759
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/83996
dc.identifier.volume25
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherSpringer Verlag. The Journal's web site is located at http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00383/index.htm
dc.publisher.placeGermany
dc.relation.ispartofPediatric Surgery International
dc.relation.referencesReferences in Scopus
dc.subjectChildren
dc.subjectContralateral exploration
dc.subjectInguinal hernia
dc.subjectLaparoscopy
dc.subjectMetachronous hernia
dc.titleLaparoscopic hernioplasties in children: The implication on contralateral groin exploration for unilateral inguinal hernias
dc.typeArticle
Author Affiliations
  1. Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
  2. The University of Hong Kong