A comparative study between two techniques of laparoscopic orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis.

Introduction: Several techniques have been described for laparoscopic orchidopexy in patients with intra-abdominal testes. We aimed to report our experience with the staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (Shehata technique) and to compare it to the Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSLO).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study at two pediatric surgery departments from 2017 to 2020.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates: Open versus thoracoscopic repair.

Background: There are no standard criteria to select patients for thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The objective of this study was to compare open laparotomy versus thoracoscopic repair of CDH in neonates.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included 41 patients who had repair of CDH from 2011 to 2019.

Update on transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted surgery in infants and neonates.

Background: Because of the restricted space of the peritoneal cavity and the easy mobility of abdominal and pelvic organs in infants and neonates, the boundary of minimally invasive surgery was extended to complete the operation outside the abdomen. The objective of this study was to report our experience with transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted surgery (TULS) in different abdominal pathologies in infants and neonates.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 59 patients who underwent TULS from 2014 to 2020.

Congenital lobar emphysema: Thoracotomy versus minimally invasive surgery.

Background: Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare developmental malformation of the lung but can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study is to review our experience with 45 patients with CLE highlighting clinical features, aspects of diagnosis, and management.

Methods: The medical records of all patients diagnosed with CLE in our center were reviewed.

Recurrent insulinoma in a 10-year-old boy with Down's syndrome.

Unlabelled: An insulinoma is a rare tumour with an incidence of four cases per million per year in adults. The incidence in children is not established. There is limited literature available in children with insulinoma, and only one case is reported in association with Down's syndrome in adults.

Absorbable mesh and skin flaps or grafts in the management of ruptured giant omphalocele.

Purpose: The authors report the use of absorbable mesh closure with subsequent skin graft or skin flap coverage for giant ruptured omphalocele.

Methods: Retrospective review of a single surgeon's experience was conducted from 1996 through 2001.

Results: Four infants were identified presenting an average of 4 weeks prematurely.