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RMJ. 2008; 33(2): 162-164


Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children

Walid Issa Treef, Bassam J. Samawi, Emad Awad Habaibeh.


Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia in pediatric age group.
Patients and Methods: A total of 401 laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphies were performed in 362 children (340 boys and 22 girls). The age ranged from 2 months and 12 years.
Results: A total of 397 indirect hernias sacs were closed (238 right, 81 left and 78 bilaterally), 2 direct hernia (boys) and 2 femoral hernias (one male and one female) were repaired. The median operating time was 25min (range for unilateral 16 to 45min; bilateral 20 to 54 min). There were no intra-operative complications. Recurrence occurred in 10 (2.5%) patients during a follow up time of 6 months to 4 years.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children is feasible, safe and effective procedure; especially in case of recurrence and bilateral hernias. (Rawal Med J 2008;33:162-164).

Key words: Inguinal hernia, laparoscopic repair, processes vaginalis


 
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Treef WI, Samawi BJ, Habaibeh EA. Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. RMJ. 2008; 33(2): 162-164.

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Treef WI, Samawi BJ, Habaibeh EA. Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=7412 [Access: June 25, 2026].

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Treef WI, Samawi BJ, Habaibeh EA. Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. RMJ. 2008; 33(2): 162-164.


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Treef WI, Samawi BJ, Habaibeh EA. Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. RMJ. (2008), [cited June 25, 2026]; 33(2): 162-164.


Harvard Style

Treef, W. I., Samawi, . B. J. & Habaibeh, . E. A. (2008) Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. RMJ, 33 (2), 162-164.


Turabian Style

Treef, Walid Issa, Bassam J. Samawi, and Emad Awad Habaibeh. 2008. Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. Rawal Medical Journal, 33 (2), 162-164.


Chicago Style

Treef, Walid Issa, Bassam J. Samawi, and Emad Awad Habaibeh. "Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children." Rawal Medical Journal 33 (2008), 162-164.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Treef, Walid Issa, Bassam J. Samawi, and Emad Awad Habaibeh. "Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children." Rawal Medical Journal 33.2 (2008), 162-164. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Treef, W. I., Samawi, . B. J. & Habaibeh, . E. A. (2008) Laparoscopic Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children. Rawal Medical Journal, 33 (2), 162-164.


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