Patient's question:
My little baby is 10 months old. In recent days, when he cries and screams, there are visible lumps in his abdomen. When he sleeps, they appear and disappear intermittently. I took him to a hospital for a check-up, and they said it was colic. I would like to ask where I can find a minimally invasive surgery for colic.Doctor's answer:
Hernia. It refers to the displacement of internal organs or tissues from their normal anatomical position. This occurs through congenital or acquired weaknesses, defects, or openings into another area. The main symptoms are pain and a lump in the hernia area. Ultrasound can provide a definitive diagnosis. If not treated promptly, hernias may gradually increase in number, symptoms may worsen, and even incarceration or strangulation may threaten the patient's life. Therefore, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible. Whether minimally invasive surgery can be performed depends on the location and size of the hernia. Generally, pediatric surgery is possible in tertiary-level Class-A hospitals.