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- Title
Surgical tricks of handling a needle and grasping forceps during laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for pediatric inguinal hernia.
- Authors
Sugimoto, Takuya; Yoshimoto, Kazuhiko; Tahara, Kazunori; Uchida, Koshi
- Abstract
Introduction: Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) is an alternative to open repair for pediatric inguinal hernias; however, its application for boys remains controversial. In this study, we developed a technique to enhance the safety and feasibility of LPEC. Material and Surgical Technique: In our technique, forceps are used to pull up the peritoneum ahead on the route, creating a space between the peritoneum and structures, including gonadal vessels and vas deferens. This potentially decreases the risk of perioperative injury of these structures. This technique also allows the needle to pass on the shortest course around the inguinal ring without crossing the vas deferens, possibly lowering the likelihood of injury and preventing excessively high ligation of the vaginalis process. Discussion: Our technique diversifies the LPEC methods, thereby augmenting the feasibility and safety of the procedure.
- Subjects
INGUINAL hernia; VAS deferens; LAPAROSCOPIC surgery; FORCEPS; OPERATIVE surgery; PEDIATRIC surgery; NEEDLES &; pins
- Publication
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery, 2024, Vol 17, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1758-5902
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ases.13250