Thoracoscopic Repair by Simplified Mattress Sutures for Diaphragmatic Hernia in the Neonate When No Posterolateral Diaphragmatic Rim Exists.

The aim of this retrospective study is to describe our initial experience by using new simplified mattress sutures with syringe needle for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in neonates when no posterolateral rim of diaphragm exists. A retrospective review of the new simplified technique in 15 cases from February 2015 to February 2018 at a single institution was performed. In the procedure, two to three primary suture sites were taken from the relative intercostal region of the body surface.

Modifications to Expose Porta Hepatis for Laparoscopic Portoenterostomy Easier in Biliary Atresia.

Background: Laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy (LKPE) is generally regarded to have a poorer outcome for surgical treatment of uncorrectable biliary atresia. We herein described our initial experience of some modifications to make LKPE easier in the treatment of type III biliary atresia (BA).

Methods: During the period July 2012-October 2016, a total of 25 infants with type III BA were treated with a modified LKPE technique.

Laparoscopic Ileocolic Pexy as Preventive Treatment Alternative for Ileocolic Intussusception With Multiple Recurrences in Children.

Purpose: Idiopathic intussusception is one of the most common causes of small bowel obstruction in children. To decrease subsequent recurrence and to detect a lead point, an early laparoscopy was performed for children with multiple recurrent ileocolic intussusception.

Materials And Methods: Between January 2014 and July 2017, a total of 2561 consecutive children with intussusception were treated and followed.