A Systematic Review Comparing the Surgical Outcomes of Open Versus Minimally Invasive Surgery for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

• Published in: Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A Vol. 33; no. 2; p. 211
• Main Authors: Quigley, Conall P, Folaranmi, Semiu E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2023
• Subjects: Child; Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital - surgery; Herniorrhaphy; Humans; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Retrospective Studies; Thoracoscopy; Treatment Outcome; congenital diaphragmatic hernia; thoracoscopic repair; minimally invasive surgery; open repair; pediatrics

Surgical intervention is the definitive management for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair from 1902. Since this time, two mainstay approaches have been used, open and minimally invasive surgical (MIS) repair. An invasive laparotomy is used in around 91% of cases. So, this systematic review...