title: The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatric Trauma.
abstract: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the management of blunt and penetrating pediatric trauma has evolved in the past 30 years. Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy possess high levels of diagnostic accuracy with low associated missed injury rates. Currently available data advocate limiting the use of MIS to blunt or penetrating injuries in the hemodynamically stable child. In the pediatric trauma population, MIS offers both diagnostic and therapeutic potential, as well as reduced postoperative pain, a decreased rate of postoperative complications, shortened hospital stay, and potentially reduced cost.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1405 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
authors.forename: Erik G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Pearson
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine, 1405 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Electronic address: mclifto@emory.edu.
authors.forename: Matthew S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Clifton
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive surgery; Thoracoscopy; Trauma