Single-port robotic-assisted laparoscopic synchronous surgery in pediatric patent processus vaginalis.

Journal: BMC surgery
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Patent processus vaginalis (PPV) is usually observed in pediatric abdominal surgery; however, robotic single-port surgery in repairing processus vaginalis has not been reported in children. Herein, we present our clinical experiences in single-port robotic surgeries for PPV repair to evaluate both efficacy and safety.

Authors

  • Geng Li
  • Heyun Gao
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
  • Shanzhen Yu
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
  • Yunkai Guo
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
  • Tao Hu
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Yifan Liu
    College of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
  • Guowei Du
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
  • Guangbin Huang
    Department of Traumatology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing, 40014, People's Republic of China.
  • Wen Zhang
    Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Wuhan 430062 China peiwuli@oilcrops.cn zhangqi521x@126.com +86-27-8681-2943 +86-27-8671-1839.