What is special about laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia for children at Vinmec?

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Children with inguinal hernia in the past are usually treated by open surgery (brake surgery), but this method has the potential for dangerous complications such as vasectomy or testicular atrophy. In order to overcome this, Vinmec International General Hospital has put into practice the laparoscopic method of treating children's inguinal hernia - the method is considered to be the most advanced currently in the treatment of this pathology in children. .

1. Subjects of application

Laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia in children is applicable to children aged 16 years or younger who have one or both sides of the inguinal hernia.
The method is contraindicated for children with severe co-morbidities that cannot be performed laparoscopic surgery (eg, heart failure, respiratory failure,...).

2. Advantages of laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia treatment for children

The biggest advantage of this method is that the surgeon can easily see the vas deferens and blood vessels supplying the testicles, and at the same time can stitch the peritoneal canal (the cause of inguinal hernia in children) without touching the vas deferens or the blood vessels supplying the testicles. Therefore, laparoscopic surgery avoids two dangerous complications, namely vasectomy or testicular atrophy, complications that can be encountered during open surgery. In addition, laparoscopy also allows assessment of the contralateral peritoneal tube and suture immediately if it remains open. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inguinal hernia on the opposite side. Besides, compared with the 2cm long incision of open surgery, laparoscopic surgery has high aesthetics with only 2mm incision, almost no scars after surgery. Laparoscopic surgery to treat children's inguinal hernia helps children to be painless, recover early, and can be discharged from the hospital only 1 day after surgery.

3. Manifestations after surgery

The patient's normal expression after surgery is almost painless, quick recovery, almost normal activities the first day after surgery.
If after surgery, the child has some abnormal signs such as painful swelling in the groin area, swelling in the testicles, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for re-examination immediately.

4. What is special about laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia in children at Vinmec?

Vinmec International General Hospital gathers a team of leading doctors, highly skilled and experienced, dedicated to the profession, especially well-versed in the complex surgical steps of laparoscopic surgery. child's inguinal region.
Vinmec Health System is equipped with modern and advanced facilities, international standard technical facilities, in addition, it always ensures the close supervision of medical managers, will help the case Laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia treatment in children was carried out smoothly and safely. In addition, in the field of surgical surgery, Vinmec possesses a very good level of anesthesia, anesthesia and analgesia, useful for surgery participants such as children.
Laparoscopic surgery to treat children's inguinal hernia is the most advanced surgical method today. This surgery has been applied at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital and now Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital is also ready to perform.