Laparoscopy-assisted hydrostatic in situ reduction of intussusception: A reasonable alternative?

Aim: To evaluate an alternative way of reducing intussusceptions under laparoscopic guidance.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective observational study of children who underwent laparoscopy-assisted hydrostatic in situ reduction of intussusceptions (LAHIRI). Under general anesthesia with laparoscopic vision, warm saline was infused into the rectum with a 16-18 F Foley catheter and a drip set till the intussusception was reduced.