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Pediatric Laparoscopy
Author(s) -
Harrington Stella,
Simmons Kristy,
Thomas Cynthia,
Scully Susan
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2008.04.002
Subject(s) - medicine , imperforate anus , laparoscopy , pyloromyotomy , general surgery , surgery , pediatric surgeon , perioperative , diaphragmatic hernia , pediatric surgery , hernia , pylorus , stomach , gastroenterology
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for the adult population have led to increased application of MIS techniques for pediatric patients. LAPAROSCOPY IS THE MOST COMMON MIS procedure used in pediatrics. Traditional surgical procedures that are now being performed laparoscopically include gastrostomy, pyloromyotomy, and repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia and imperforate anus. ALL PERIOPERATIVE TEAM MEMBERS must be prepared to provide appropriately sized instruments and equipment to facilitate use of MIS techniques in the pediatric population and must ensure safe patient care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. AORN J 88 (August 2008) 211–236. © AORN, Inc, 2008.