The hernia contained stomach (8/26), bowel (11/26). 9/26 had mediastinal shift. 23/26 were transferred to a tertiary paediatric surgical centre and 3/26 died prior to transfer. Average LOS was 9.6 ...

Laparoscopic hernia repair is similar to other laparoscopic procedures. General anesthesia is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The abdomen is inflated with air so ...

Dr Cheah Hui Shan, a consultant paediatric surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, said inguinal hernia is more common in boys. Premature birth and low birth weight ...