Comparing Outcomes of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Herniorrhaphy in Newborns and Infants.

Background: As surgical techniques progress, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy is now performed more often in premature babies. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of newborns and infants who underwent single-incision laparoscopic herniorrhaphy (SILH) at our center.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients younger than 12 months old who received SILH at our department from 2016 to 2020.

Splenic Torsion in Heterotaxy Syndrome with Left Isomerism: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Splenic torsion is an unusual condition that results in congenital abnormality, especially in the visceral abnormal arrangement. We report the case of an 8.5-year-old boy with features in the right upper quadrant.

A Rare Case of Prostatic Utricle with Crossover Vas Deferens in Children.

A prostatic utricle (PU) is an unusual pathology with most patients being asymptomatic. However, approximately 29% of patients may show lower urinary tract symptoms, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), postvoid dribbling, urethral discharge, epididymo-orchitis, stones, and secondary incontinence caused by urine trapping in the pouch and urinary retention. The standard treatment is through surgical resection, but it is only offered to patients with symptoms.

Transumbilical laparoscopy-assisted Malone procedure for fecal incontinence in children.

Background: Transumbilical laparoscopy-assisted Malone procedure (TULAM) is a single-incision laparoscopic procedure in which the appendicostomy is made at umbilicus. The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of TULAM.

Methods: With IRB approval, the medical records of the patients who underwent TULAM were retrospectively reviewed between July 2013 and December 2018.

Single-site laparoscopic burnia for inguinal hernias in girls: comparison with open repair.

Background: Burnia is a suturless repair for inguinal hernias in girls. It is performed under laparoscopy by grabbing the sac, inverting it into the peritoneal cavity, and cauterizing. The aim of this study is to report our experience with single-site laparoscopic burnia (BURNIA) and compare them with open repair (OPEN).

Should single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy be the new standard for pediatric appendicitis?

Background: To compare single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) with conventional (CLA) and transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy (TULA).

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study. Patients were divided into three groups, SILA, CLA, and TULA.

Seasonal variations in the occurrence of acute appendicitis and their relationship with the presence of fecaliths in children.

Background: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical condition in children. Although a higher incidence of AA in summer has been reported, the reason for this observation remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical findings of AA patients who underwent appendectomies during the summer months with those who underwent the procedure during the non-summer months.

How much do we know about constipation after surgery for anorectal malformation?

Background: To evaluate the occurrence of constipation after anorectal malformations (ARM) repair and the results of laxative treatment.

Methods: Between August 2012 and July 2017, the clinical data of patients with ARMs was prospectively collected. The patients were divided into two groups, good types and poor types.

Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction Caused by Stone Formation After Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children.

In children, urologic complications are rare after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). In this article, we report the case of a 9-year-old boy with bilateral hydronephrosis caused by ureteral calculi 10 days after he had undergone LA. The patient's urinary output normalized and renal function recovered after stone extraction and bilateral ureteral stent insertion.

Transumbilical minilaparotomy in low-birthweight newborns for complicated conditions.

Background: The purpose of this study is to examine the outcome of transumbilical minilaparotomy for infants and compare the results between normal birthweight (NBW) and low birthweight (LBW).

Methods: Between July 2010 and March 2017, infants who underwent abdominal surgery through transumbilical minilaparotomy were enrolled. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed.

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery for idiopathic intussusception in children: Comparison with conventional laparoscopy.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for idiopathic intussusception in children and compare the outcomes with conventional laparoscopy (CLS).

Methods: Between January 2011 and December 2012, patients who underwent CLS for idiopathic intussusception were assigned into the group of CLS. Between January 2013 and March 2017, patients who underwent SILS were assigned to the group of SILS.

A nationwide survey of incidence rates and risk factors of inguinal hernia in preterm children.

Purpose: Clinical observations showed a higher incidence rate of inguinal hernia (IH) in preterm infants. In this study, we calculated the incidence rate of preterm IH from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) of Taiwan.

Methods: From NHIRD, 92,308 subjects born in the year of 1997-2005 were randomly selected as the study cohort.

Extracorporeal and intracorporeal approaches of single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy in children: is one superior to another?

Background: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery has been widely popularized for pediatric appendicitis. Various techniques have been proposed with two main approaches: extracorporeal and intracorporeal. The purpose of this study is to compare the result of different approaches in single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) in children.