Paediatric Hernia Repair in West Bengal
Surgical repair of an inguinal or umbilical hernia in infants and children, usually performed laparoscopically. The protruding tissue is returned to its proper …
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Types of Paediatric Hernia Repair
The two main types are inguinal hernia repair (groin) and umbilical hernia repair (navel), both usually performed laparoscopically today through small keyhole incisions, though open repair remains an option, particularly for very young infants or complex cases. Bilateral inguinal hernias can often be repaired in the same laparoscopic session.