Algorithm of Laparoscopic Technique in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia: Results from Experience of 10 Years.

Background: Many laparoscopic techniques have been evolved along years for pediatric inguinal hernia (PIH) with no standardization of technique. No single technique suits all varieties of hernia.

Purpose: To propose an algorithm for allocation of PIH to laparoscopic technique based on internal ring (IR) diameter to improve outcomes.

Laparoscopic Interrupted Muscular Arch Repair in Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Among Children.

Purpose: We present a procedure of suturing the transversus abdominis muscular arch to the ileopubic tract laparoscopically in order to repair recurrent unilateral pediatric inguinal hernia (PIH).

Patients And Methods: Twenty-five children with recurrent unilateral PIH were treated during a 5-year period in a tertiary academic center. All cases were subjected to laparoscopic hernia repair and discharged the next morning.

Long-term functional outcome and quality of life in patients with high imperforate anus.

Purpose: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are associated with a large number of functional sequale that may affect a child's long-term quality of life (QOL). The purposes of this study were to better quantify patient functional stooling outcome and to identify how these outcomes related to the QOL in patients with high imperforate anus.

Methods: Forty-eight patients from 2 children's hospitals underwent scoring of stooling after 4 years of life.