Green Guidewire Combined with Epidural Needle-Saline Separating Minimize Invasiveness and Optimize Outcomes in Single-Port Laparoscopic Treatment for Pediatric Inguinal Hernia.

Objective

To investigate the application value, feasibility, and safety of modified single-port laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pediatric inguinal hernia.

Methods

One hundred and twenty cases of children with indirect inguinal hernia admitted from 2017 to 2022 were enrolled in the Control and Observation groups, with 80 and 40 cases, respectively. They underwent traditional open high ligation of the hernia sac and modified single-port laparoscopic high ligation of the hernia sac, respectively. The operation duration, surgical incision size, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative hospital stay, first ambulation time, and hospitalization expenses were compared between the two groups, as well as the incidence of surgical complications in the two groups.

Results

The surgical incision size, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative hospital stay, and first ambulation time of the Observation group were less than those of the Control group. There was no significant difference in operation duration or hospitalization expenses between the two groups. Only two cases in the Observation group showed suture knot reactions after surgery, with no incision infection, inguinal hematoma, iatrogenic cryptorchidism, etc. The overall incidence of complications in the Observation group was lower than that of the Control group.

Conclusion

Modified single-port laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia in children has the advantages of minimal invasiveness, and enhanced recovery, along with fewer complications and recurrence, hence it is worthy of recommendation in clinical practice.