Rigid endoscopy is an indispensable method for diagnosis and treatment in many branches of medicine, especially in pediatric surgery. It allows you to obtain a clear image of the child’s internal organs and perform minimally invasive surgical interventions with minimal tissue damage.
Since the anatomical features of children differ significantly from adults, endoscopes of smaller diameter and length (2.9 mm, 270 mm) are used in pediatric practice. This avoids unnecessary injury and makes it easier to access hard-to-reach areas. The reduced size of rigid endoscopes allows the method to be used even in newborns.
One of the key aspects of pediatric rigid endoscopy is the selection of the correct instruments. Traditionally, metal trocars are used to insert the endoscope and instruments, but in pediatric practice they have significant disadvantages due to their large weight: the risk of excessive pressure on the tissue; increased likelihood of injury. The optimal choice is carbon trocars. They have much less weight, which makes the procedure safer and reduces the load on the child’s tissues. Unlike plastic trocars, which are also lightweight, carbon trocars are reusable, autoclavable, and X-ray transparent, making them an indispensable tool during any C-arch endoscopy.
Pediatric laparoscopy also uses special instruments adapted to the anatomical features of the child’s body. The main difference from analogues is the smaller diameter and length of the tool. Standard laparoscopic instruments have a diameter of 5 mm/10 mm, while in pediatrics thinner ones with a diameter of 3 mm are used, which reduces the invasiveness of the procedure.
1. Rigid endoscopy helps to significantly reduce tissue trauma
Traditional open surgeries require large incisions, which results in more tissue damage and longer recovery times. Rigid endoscopy minimizes these risks through thin instruments and small punctures.
2. Helps prevent postoperative complications.
Compared with open surgery, endoscopic procedures reduce the risk of infection, adhesions, and bleeding.
3. After minimally invasive surgical interventions, patients’ recovery is much faster.
Because the procedure is less invasive, children return to normal life more quickly, reducing the need for long hospital stays.
4. Aesthetic result
Minimal incisions reduce scarring, which is especially important for younger patients.
5. Precision of manipulations
Modern endoscopic equipment allows the doctor to obtain high-quality images of internal organs in FullHD, 4K quality, which facilitates the precise performance of surgical procedures without unnecessary injuries.
6. Reduced pain
After traditional surgeries, children often experience severe pain, requiring the use of pain medications. Endoscopic techniques significantly reduce this discomfort.
Rigid endoscopy in pediatrics is a modern, effective and safe method of diagnosis and treatment, significantly improving the quality of medical care for children. The use of specialized pediatric instruments helps reduce risks and improve the accuracy of surgical procedures. Compared to traditional open surgery, endoscopic methods provide better results, minimize complications and significantly shorten the recovery period. However, to effectively use this technique, high-quality equipment and highly qualified physicians are required.
