What are the advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery for pediatric hernia?

Many people are familiar with pediatric hernia, which is very common in clinical practice. There are many treatments for pediatric hernia. In addition to traditional surgery, minimally invasive surgery is also one. Many people are concerned about the pros and cons of minimally invasive surgery for pediatric hernia, among which the pros of minimally invasive surgery outweigh the cons.

1. The minimally invasive hernia surgery method only uses a small pinhole to treat hernia; a single-port laparoscopic system is used. The equipment used in single-port laparoscopic surgery is small and precise, entering through the navel, automatically creating a cavity to expose the surgical field.

2. Minimally invasive hernia surgery uses precise positioning and a wide field of view. The surgery is performed under dual vision, i.e. direct vision and screen vision in three-dimensional space, with hand-eye coordination. No gastric tube or urinary catheter is required before the operation.

3. Minimally invasive hernia surgery does not require stitches to be removed, has a quick recovery and low cost; patients can eat and get out of bed 4 to 6 hours after surgery; no skin preparation is required and stitches do not need to be removed. The operation is simple, safe, reliable and requires a short hospital stay.

4. Since minimally invasive surgery is an emerging method, it uses more advanced instruments and is performed by the most professional doctors. Therefore, it is bound to be more expensive. Often the cost of surgery is 8,000-15,000, which is unaffordable for many families. Therefore, you must be cautious when choosing minimally invasive surgery.

5. Advantages of minimally invasive surgery compared with traditional surgical treatment: Due to its own operating characteristics, traditional surgery will inevitably cause greater trauma to the patient while treating hernia. For example, there are disadvantages such as large wounds, long operation time, long hospitalization time, serious complications, and slow recovery. The pain after surgery is often unbearable, and this trauma itself can cause serious consequences for the patient. Therefore, choosing minimally invasive surgery is the best way to treat hernia.