Jorge CORREIA-PINTO | WebSurg, the online university of IRCAD

Minimally invasive repair of inguinal hernia in children

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto briefly describes the minimally invasive repair of inguinal hernia in children comparing laparoscopic to open repair. He demonstrates and compares the techniques based on division and ligation of the processus vaginalis and highlights the basic aspects of ultrasound-guided surgery.

Minimally invasive repair of inguinal hernia in children

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto briefly describes the minimally invasive repair of inguinal hernia in children comparing laparoscopic to open repair. He demonstrates and compares the techniques based on division and ligation of the processus vaginalis and highlights the basic aspects of ultrasound-guided surgery.

Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto describes the significance of laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair. He describes different techniques for open duodenal atresia repair and demonstrates the key steps and technical aspects of the laparoscopic diamond-shaped anastomosis in infants. He points out that the pediatric laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair is better than the open technique. He also compares experimental models used for training.

Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto describes the significance of laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair. He describes different techniques for open duodenal atresia repair and demonstrates the key steps and technical aspects of the laparoscopic diamond-shaped anastomosis in infants. He points out that the pediatric laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair is better than the open technique. He also compares experimental models used for training.

Anatomic thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia (ATREA)

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto describes the evolution of the pediatric thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. He highlights the general principles of patient selection, preoperative measures, and positioning of infant and instruments. He covers the preventative measures and technical aspects and general protocol for ATREA (anatomic thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia) with video demonstration.

Anatomic thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia (ATREA)

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto describes the evolution of the pediatric thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. He highlights the general principles of patient selection, preoperative measures, and positioning of infant and instruments. He covers the preventative measures and technical aspects and general protocol for ATREA (anatomic thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia) with video demonstration.

Pyloric stenosis by laparoscopy

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto describes the laparoscopic management of pyloric stenosis. He emphasizes the confirmation of diagnosis of pyloric stenosis and highlights the main principles of instrument placement as well as technical aspects and key steps of the procedure with video demonstration.

Pyloric stenosis by laparoscopy

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto describes the laparoscopic management of pyloric stenosis. He emphasizes the confirmation of diagnosis of pyloric stenosis and highlights the main principles of instrument placement as well as technical aspects and key steps of the procedure with video demonstration.

Femoral hernia: laparoscopic McVay repair

This is the case of a previously asymptomatic 11-year-old boy who presented with an inguinocrural swelling with physical exercise and was proposed for a laparoscopic percutaneous inguinal ring suturing (PIRS). The diagnosis of femoral hernia was made intraoperatively.
The laparoscopic McVay technique was applied, using non-absorbable Ethibond® 2/0 stitches with sliding knots to close the femoral defect. The peritoneum was closed using a PIRS technique.
The patient was discharged on the same day and he was fully asymptomatic in the 48 hours following the procedure.

Surgical intervention

Femoral hernia: laparoscopic McVay repair

This is the case of a previously asymptomatic 11-year-old boy who presented with an inguinocrural swelling with physical exercise and was proposed for a laparoscopic percutaneous inguinal ring suturing (PIRS). The diagnosis of femoral hernia was made intraoperatively.
The laparoscopic McVay technique was applied, using non-absorbable Ethibond® 2/0 stitches with sliding knots to close the femoral defect. The peritoneum was closed using a PIRS technique.
The patient was discharged on the same day and he was fully asymptomatic in the 48 hours following the procedure.

Esophageal atresia: thoracoscopic repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto focuses on thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia.

Esophageal atresia: thoracoscopic repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto focuses on thoracoscopic repair for esophageal atresia.

Epigastric hernia repair using laparoscopy

An 8-year-old girl was transferred to our hospital due to a localized abdominal midline protrusion. An epigastric defect was identified in the linea alba. It measured around 0.5cm in the largest diameter. Upon parental agreement, we proposed a laparoscopic repair.

Surgical intervention

Epigastric hernia repair using laparoscopy

An 8-year-old girl was transferred to our hospital due to a localized abdominal midline protrusion. An epigastric defect was identified in the linea alba. It measured around 0.5cm in the largest diameter. Upon parental agreement, we proposed a laparoscopic repair.

Duodenal atresia repair: in vivo experimental model

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto focuses on duodenal atresia repair using an in vivo experimental model.

Duodenal atresia repair: in vivo experimental model

In this key lecture, Dr. Correia-Pinto focuses on duodenal atresia repair using an in vivo experimental model.

Laparoscopic diamond-shaped repair of duodenal atresia

This is the case of a female newborn weighing 1080 grams, delivered at 29 weeks of gestational age due to the premature rupture of membranes. An abdominal radiography was performed in the clinical setting of non-bilious vomiting and absence of meconium passage. It revealed the double bubble sign, pathognomonic for congenital duodenal obstruction. Laparoscopy showed a type I duodenal atresia and a diamond-shaped duodenal anastomosis was performed maintaining the minimally invasive approach. Duodenal atresia represents one of the most challenging conditions for a laparoscopic skilled pediatric surgeon. This video shows that the procedure is feasible even in a low-birth-weight (LBW) premature newborn.

Surgical intervention

Laparoscopic diamond-shaped repair of duodenal atresia

This is the case of a female newborn weighing 1080 grams, delivered at 29 weeks of gestational age due to the premature rupture of membranes. An abdominal radiography was performed in the clinical setting of non-bilious vomiting and absence of meconium passage. It revealed the double bubble sign, pathognomonic for congenital duodenal obstruction. Laparoscopy showed a type I duodenal atresia and a diamond-shaped duodenal anastomosis was performed maintaining the minimally invasive approach. Duodenal atresia represents one of the most challenging conditions for a laparoscopic skilled pediatric surgeon. This video shows that the procedure is feasible even in a low-birth-weight (LBW) premature newborn.

Anatomic thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia (ATREA)

This is the case of a 2-day-old female newborn with an esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. She underwent an anatomic thoracoscopic repair. This approach allows for the complete repair of the abnormality leaving the esophagus placed at its normal anatomical position, sparing the azygos vein.

Surgical intervention

Anatomic thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia (ATREA)

This is the case of a 2-day-old female newborn with an esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. She underwent an anatomic thoracoscopic repair. This approach allows for the complete repair of the abnormality leaving the esophagus placed at its normal anatomical position, sparing the azygos vein.

Esophageal atresia repair

Currently, almost all patients with esophageal atresia are candidates for thoracoscopic treatment. In this key lecture, Dr. Correia Pinto presents the indications as well as equipment technical details related to the thoracoscopic repair.

Esophageal atresia repair

Currently, almost all patients with esophageal atresia are candidates for thoracoscopic treatment. In this key lecture, Dr. Correia Pinto presents the indications as well as equipment technical details related to the thoracoscopic repair.

Pyloric stenosis managed by laparoscopy

Laparoscopic management of pyloric stenosis is the treatment of choice. In this key lecture, Dr. Correia Pinto presents his experience.

Pyloric stenosis managed by laparoscopy

Laparoscopic management of pyloric stenosis is the treatment of choice. In this key lecture, Dr. Correia Pinto presents his experience.

Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias: PIRS technique

In this key lecture, Professor Correia-Pinto presents the laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias in children.

Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias: PIRS technique

In this key lecture, Professor Correia-Pinto presents the laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias in children.

Laparoscopic (-assisted) appendectomy

In this key lecture, Professor Correia-Pinto presents his technique of laparoscopic assisted appendectomy using two ports.

Laparoscopic (-assisted) appendectomy

In this key lecture, Professor Correia-Pinto presents his technique of laparoscopic assisted appendectomy using two ports.

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