Laparoscopy - also known as keyhole surgery - is a minimally invasive surgery, essential in a paediatric department. It allows for shorter surgical procedures, reduces post-operative pain, the use of pain relief, the chance of infection and offers a shorter stay in hospital and quicker recovery.

Demand for these kinds of minimally invasive procedures amongst paediatric patients is growing each year. This type of modern technology offers a high quality standard of care expected in Ireland today.

With your kind support, a new laparoscopic tower was purchased for CHI at Crumlin, allowing surgeons to increase the number of keyhole surgeries performed - including pyloromyotomy, inguinal hernia repair and appendectomy amongst others. Having access to this vital equipment will allow surgeons in CHI at Crumlin to carry out some procedures that would not previously have been possible.

The benefits of this equipment include being able to offer minimally invasive surgery to children; allowing them to be discharged home earlier and with a smaller surgical scar. Laparoscopies allow our little patients to resume normal routine activity within just one week and physical activity just a fortnight after their operation, perfect for our young adventurers!