Laparoscopic High Ligation of Hernia Sac After Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children With Gangrenous Perforated Appendicitis or Peri-appendicular Abscess:Report of 12 Cases
10.3969/j.issn.1009-6604.2025.02.011
- VernacularTitle:小儿坏疽穿孔性阑尾炎或阑尾周围脓肿腹腔镜术后腹腔镜疝囊高位结扎术12例
- Author:
Xuelai LIU
1
;
Yiqing CHENG
;
Ya MA
Author Information
1. 首都儿科研究所附属儿童医院普通外科,北京 100020
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Appendicitis;
Greater omentum adhesion;
Indirect hernia;
High ligation of hernia sac
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2025;25(2):120-124
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the safety,feasibility,and surgical skills of laparoscopic high ligation of the hernia sac after laparoscopic appendectomy in children with gangrenous perforated appendicitis or peri-appendiceal abscess.Methods Between February 2015 and May 2024,laparoscopic high ligation of the hernia sac was conducted in 9 cases of gangrenous perforated appendicitis and 3 cases of peri-appendiceal abscess who had undergone laparoscopic appendectomy for 4 months to 3 years and 8 months(mean,1 year and 4 months).Clinical data of these patients was retrospectively reviewed and summarized.Results All the 12 patients were found to have adhesion of greater omentum to the patent tunica vaginalis with folded peritoneum around inner ring orifice.For 3 cases of adhesion to the inner ring orifice,the greater omentum adhesion was released followed by two-port laparoscopic inner ring closure assisted by extracorporeal suture traction,the operative time being 18 min,21 min,and 22 min,respectively.For 8 cases of adhesion to the wall of the tunica vaginalis and 1 case of adhesion to bottom of the tunica vaginalis,the greater omentum adhesion was released and disconnected by using an electric hook followed by three-port laparoscopic inner ring closure assisted by forceps pulling the thick peritoneum,the operative time being(45.5±5.7)min.No intraoperative complications were found and the patients were discharged within 6 h postoperatively.A total of 11 patients were followed up for 4-20 months(mean,7.5 months).One patient was found contralateral inguinal hernia at 1 year and 7 months postoperatively,and high ligation of the hernia sac was conducted after re-admission.No incision infection,hydrocele,iatrogenic cryptorchidism,or testicular atrophy.Conclusions After laparoscopic appendectomy,there is a possibility of the greater omentum adhesion to the inguinal canal during laparoscopic high ligation of the hernia sac.During the operation,it is advisable to add a trocar for assisting the detachment of the greater omentum and fully exposure of the inner ring orifice and retroperitoneum.While protecting the spermatic cord blood vessels,vas deferens,and testes,the greater omentum can be loosened and detached,and high ligation of the hernia sac can be performed.This operation is safe and feasible.
