Laparoscopic Ladd Procedure
Intestinal malrotation refers to abnormal rotation and/or fixation of the midgut. As the intestine re-enters the abdominal cavity during the 8th to 10th gestational week, it undergoes a 270-degree counterclockwise…
Laparoscopic Repair of Duodenal Atresia and Stenosis
Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . The first reported case of laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair was in 2001 by Bax et al and was followed…
Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . Durable enteral access is a commonly performed operation in pediatric surgery practice today. Methods for gastrostomy include open,…
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . Gastroesophageal reflux is a frequently seen condition in infants and children. In fact, in premature and young infants,…
Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Esophagomyotomy
Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . Achalasia is a rare disorder of esophageal dysmotility in which there is absent or incomplete relaxation of the…
Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery
The general principles for performing a laparoscopic operation have not changed significantly since the laparoscopic revolution began in the late 1980s. Prior to the laparoscopic procedure, a preoperative conference should…
Chapter 42 – Tumors of the Liver in Children
Abstract The rarity and diversity of liver tumors in children means that no center has adequate experience to deliver optimal care to every patient. Hence cooperative study groups have been…
Chapter 39 – Bacterial, Parasitic, and Fungal Infections of the Liver in Children
Abstract Both systemic and local infections caused by bacterial, fungal, and parasitic agents may cause significant hepatic dysfunction. This chapter will attempt to delineate clinical syndromes caused by some of…
Chapter 41 – Fibrocystic Liver Disease in Children
Abstract Fibrocystic liver disease refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders with shared, but also distinct, pathophysiologic and clinical features. Cystic dilatation of intrahepatic bile duct structures and variable degrees…
Chapter 44 – Liver Transplantation in Children: Post-Transplant Care
Abstract Management in the early postoperative period requires the coordinated efforts of the transplant team and the pediatric intensive care staff, and other key ancillary services, such as interventional radiology,…
