Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

This video demonstrates a laparoscopic pyloromyotomy in a 3- week-old infant with pyloric stenosis. The laparoscope is introduced through a Hasson incision at the umbilicus. A 8 mm of Mercurary insufflation is used. Two 3 mm instruments are used to grasp the duodenum and carry out the pyloromyotomy. The procedure is quick. The myotomy is checked with insufflation of air into the stomach.

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Hypertrophic   pyloric   stenosis

Authors
F Becmeur
Abstract
This video demonstrates a laparoscopic pyloromyotomy in a 3-
week-old infant with pyloric stenosis. The laparoscope is introduced through a Hasson incision at the umbilicus. A 8 mm of Mercurary insufflation is used. Two 3 mm instruments are used to grasp the duodenum and carry out the pyloromyotomy. The procedure is quick. The myotomy is checked with insufflation of air into the stomach.
Classification
basic techniques
Keywords
pediatrics,operation, laparoscopic pyloromyotomy
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Duration
02'00''
Publication
2001-10
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WeBSurg.com, Oct 2001;1(10).
URL: http://www.websurg.com/doi-vd01en1132e.htm