Paediatric Laparo – Thoracoscopy
Simply put, this means surgery thru a key hole for the little ones. Advances in Video technology have enabled paediatric surgeons to perform complex procedures without the traditional unsightly and painful incisions of the past.
The use of Minimal access techniques or "Nintendo Surgery" in infants and children requires surgical and anaesthetic expertise, as well as tiny, delicate instruments specifically made for conditions common in infants and children.
Surgeries should be performed by qualified paediatric surgeon with anaesthesia given by paediatric anaesthetist in set up which is complete for any advanced laparoscopic procedures.