[The advantages of laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy in children]

Abstract

An original method has been developed for laparoscopic suturing of the vaginal process of the peritoneum in inguinal hernia and Dupuytren's hydrocele in children which allows avoidance of surgical interventions on elements of the spermatic cord for saving full functions of the testicle. In 218 patients from 1.5 to 15 years of age 230 laparoscopic operations were performed. No complications were noted. Control examinations within a week and one month after operation failed to reveal any anomaly on the part of the testicles and elements of the spermatic cord. The absence of the operation influence upon the blood supply of the testicle was confirmed by results of dopplerography of the spermatic cord vessels.