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Paediatric Urology

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For the 2020 Paediatric Urology Guidelines, six chapters of the Guidelines have been updated through a structured assessment of the literature and these additional references and text updates have been incorporated. A completely new section on Basic principles of laparoscopic surgery in children has been added.

Key changes in the 2020 publication:

  • Section 3.1 – Phimosis: Both the literature and the text have been updated.
  • Section 3.3 – Hydrocele: Both the literature and the text have been updated.
  • Section 3.14 – Urinary stone disease: The literature has been updated resulting in minor amendments to the text.
  • Section 3.17 – Congenital lower urinary tract obstruction (CLUTO): The former text on PUV has been extensively revised to form a new section.
  • Section 3.18 – Paediatric urological trauma: Both the literature and the text have been updated.
  • Section 3.19 – Post-operative fluid management: general information: Both the literature and the text have been updated.
  • Section 3.20 – Post-operative pain management: general information: Both the literature and the text have been updated.

 

1.5.1      New recommendations

               3.21.3        Recommendations for laparoscopy in children

RecommendationsStrength rating
Use lower intra-abdominal pressure (6-8 mmHg) during laparoscopic surgery in infants and smaller children.

Strong

 

Use open access for laparoscopy in infants and smaller children.

Strong

 

Monitor for laparoscopy-related cardiac, pulmonary and diuretic responses.

Strong

 

 

 

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