ArticleAfrican journal of paediatric surgery : AJPS
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates: Open versus thoracoscopic repair.
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- Historical evolution of thoracoscopic repair for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: an era-based systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Pooled it
- Comprehensive meta-analysis of surgical procedure for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: thoracoscopic versus open repair.Pediatric surgery international · 2024Pooled it
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- Early assessment and analysis of high-risk factors of neurodevelopmental impairment in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Surgery for Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: A Longitudinal Single-Institutional Experience.Journal of chest surgery · 2023Article
- Thoracoscopic surgery for congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates: Should it be the first choice?Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
- Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Thoracoscopic Surgery and Conventional Open Surgery for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Neonates: A Meta-analysis.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThere are no standard criteria to select patients for thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The objective of this study was to compare open laparotomy versus thoracoscopic repair of CDH in neonates. PATIENTS AND
methodsThis retrospective study included 41 patients who had repair of CDH from 2011 to 2019. Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical approach; open laparotomy (n = 30) and thoracoscopic repair (n = 11). Study endpoints were duration of post-operative mechanical ventilation, hospital stay and the return to full enteral feeding.
resultsPatients who had thoracoscopic repair were significantly younger (3 [25
conclusionsThe thoracoscopic approach is safe and effective for repairing the CDH. It is associated with shorter mechanical ventilation and rapid return to enteral feeding. Proper patient selection is essential to achieve good outcomes.
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