Much like the adult population,many traditional "open" pediatric surgical procedures are being replaced by minimally invasive surgery (MIS)procedures.Because the field of pediatric MIS is relatively new,surgeons are at an advantage because they are able to combine virtual reality techniques and robotics with the most current technology and instrumentation.Select all of the MIS procedures commonly performed in pediatric patients.

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Common pediatric MIS procedures for general surgery include diagnostic laparoscopy,pyloromyotomy,splenectomy,gastric fundoplication,and cholecystectomy.Thoracoscopic approaches may be used for correction of pectus excavatum,lung biopsy,sympathectomy,and closure of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

Much Like the Adult Population,many Traditional "Open" Pediatric Surgical Procedures