[Laparoscopic surgery in children]

Arch Pediatr. 2005 Sep;12(9):1407-10. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2005.03.042.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In the last two decades, laparoscopy surgery has been progressively adopted to children. Cardiorespiratory changes induced have been understood and controlled. Abdominal and urological surgery have widely benefited from this technique. Immediate postoperative period is simpler. The risk of small bowel obstruction by bands and adhesions is limited. Nevertheless, laparoscopy is not indicated for all pathologies. In neonatal surgery, more studies are necessary. Maybe the future is robotic surgery.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / surgery
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Risk Assessment
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures