The clinical value of pediatric laparoscopic surgery using umbilical S-shaped incision - Takeaways - MDSpire

The clinical value of pediatric laparoscopic surgery using umbilical S-shaped incision

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  • Shuaishuai Han

  • Chunyan Wang

  • Qingshuang Wu

  • Shuzhen Lin

  • Jizhou Shi

  • July 9, 2026

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    The study evaluated the efficacy and safety of umbilical S-shaped incisions in pediatric laparoscopic surgeries.

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    A total of 36 children underwent surgeries using the umbilical S-shaped incision, with a mean age of 6.5 years.

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    Surgical procedures included laparoscopic choledochal cyst resection and various appendectomies, all completed successfully.

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    No incision-related complications were reported, and the technique achieved nearly scarless cosmetic outcomes.

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    The umbilical S-shaped incision allows for effective extracorporeal manipulation without increasing surgical difficulty.

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