Hernia in children is a high incidence disease among the baby population, and many babies are troubled by this disease. If the condition is severe, the doctor will recommend actively performing surgery on the baby, otherwise it will affect the baby's life safety. Is minimally invasive or surgical intervention better for pediatric hernia surgery?
When performing hernia surgery on a baby, it is recommended that the mother listen to the doctor's advice on whether to perform surgery or minimally invasive surgery. The doctor will choose the appropriate surgical method for the baby based on their actual condition. However, compared to these two surgeries, minimally invasive surgery is better as it does not require surgery and all sutures are performed inside the abdominal cavity, resulting in a shorter postoperative recovery time.
However, minimally invasive surgery also has a disadvantage, which is that its surgical cost is higher, while traditional surgical methods have lower surgical costs. If the baby has a right-sided hernia, it is rare to have a left-sided hernia, and traditional surgical methods can also be consulted with a doctor for surgery.
But if the baby's hernia site is on the left side, it is easy to merge with a right side hernia. Traditional surgical procedures cannot see the right side, so it is recommended to choose minimally invasive methods. But no matter which method is used for surgery, time cannot be delayed. Once the baby's condition is discovered, it is best to undergo surgery within one month.
