Patient's question:
I want to have a minimally invasive hernia surgery. The doctor said that minimally invasive surgery is risky and involves an incision at the navel, and does not recommend it. They suggested traditional surgery instead. I want to know where the incision is for a minimally invasive hernia surgery?What kind of help I want: I want to know where the incision is for a minimally invasive hernia surgery?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child suffers from an inguinal hernia. The treatment for inguinal hernia is primarily surgical, and there is now laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia. However, I don't think the child is very suitable for it, because most pediatric inguinal hernias can be treated with simple herniorrhaphy and high ligation. I recommend the traditional surgery, which is less traumatic and has a quick recovery. Laparoscopic surgery, which you mentioned as minimally invasive surgery, requires pressure on the navel to facilitate the creation of an artificial pneumoperitoneum. I hope my explanation can help you.