Patient's question:
My little baby is 10 months old. Recently, when he cries and fusses, I can see lumps in his abdomen when he strains. When he sleeps, they appear and disappear intermittently. I took him to a hospital for a check-up, and they said it's colic. I'd 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. Through congenital or acquired weaknesses, defects, or openings, they enter another location. The main symptoms are pain and a lump in the hernia area. Ultrasound can provide a clear diagnosis. If not treated promptly, hernias may gradually increase, symptoms may worsen, and even strangulation or obstruction 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 speaking, pediatric surgery is possible in tertiary-level Grade A hospitals.