Current concepts in the management of inguinal hernia and hydrocele in pediatric patients in laparoscopic era

This article reviews current concepts in the management of inguinal hernia and hydrocele based on the recent literature and the authors ׳ experience. We describe the principles of clinical assessment and anesthetic management of children undergoing repair of inguinal hernia, underlining the differences between an inguinal approach and minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

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Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - May 10, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ciro Esposito, Maria Escolino, Francesco Turr à, Agnese Roberti, Mariapina Cerulo, Alessandra Farina, Simona Caiazzo, Giuseppe Cortese, Giuseppe Servillo, Alessandro Settimi Source Type: research