Thoracoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia in neonates and children: a new simplified technique.

Needlescopic techniques have been used recently in different pediatric procedures, which made this type of surgery more feasible and less invasive with decreased hospital stay and improved cosmetic results. The technique is being developed further. New techniques with minor modifications are evolving every day.

Two-trocar needlescopic approach to incarcerated inguinal hernia in children.

Background: Many studies described the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopy in the treatment of inguinal hernia in children. Needlescopic techniques have been recently used in repairing inguinal hernias, which made this type of surgery more cosmetic and less invasive. However, few reports have described its role in the treatment of incarcerated inguinal hernia.