title: Technical options of the laparoscopic pediatric inguinal hernia repair.
abstract: The approach to inguinal hernia in the pediatric population has historically been via an open technique. Over the last decade there have been numerous reports and descriptions of laparoscopic techniques to repair inguinal hernias in this population. This article highlights different techniques and clearly outlines the currently utilized approach in our institutions.
authors.affiliation: 1 American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Ostlie
authors.forename: Todd A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Ponsky
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009339:Needles; D013536:Suture Techniques