Laparoscopy‐assisted Anorectal Pull‐through in Anorectal Malformations: A Reappraisal

World Journal of Surgery - Tập 37 Số 8 - Trang 1934-1939 - 2013
David C. van der Zee1, Pieter Dik2, F. J. A. Beek3
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, KE.04.140.5, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
2Department of Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
3Department of Pediatric Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

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AbstractBackgroundAnorectal malformation is a complex anomaly with a broad variety of expressions. There are different techniques available for correction of the anomaly, all with their specific morbidity. Recently, much attention has been paid to acquired posterior urethral diverticulum after correction of anorectal malformation. The aim of this retrospective study was to reappraise the laparoscopic approach to correction of the anorectal malformation with respect to what can be prevented and what can be improved.MethodsBetween July 2000 and July 2011, a total of 19 boys born with a high or intermediate anorectal malformation were admitted to our center. All patients underwent a diagnostic workup and were included in the follow‐up protocol. Follow‐up continence was scored according to the Krickenbeck criteria. Patients were also invited for an ultrasound and micturition cystourethrogram (MCUG) at follow‐up to determine or exclude the presence of a posterior urethral diverticulum.ResultsAll patients underwent a successful laparoscopy‐assisted anorectal pull‐through. Mean age at the time of surgery was 2.5 months. Mean length of hospital stay was 5 days. Mean follow‐up was 73 months. Complications were encountered in six patients. At follow‐up 53 % of all our patients had spontaneous bowel movements and 41 % needed the help of laxatives or rectal washouts. In three patients a residual blind ending fistula was determined on MCUG but there was no true diverticulum.ConclusionCorrection of anorectal malformation is a complex procedure with significant morbidity. Refinements of the technique may prevent complications and improve outcome in both the laparoscopic and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty. Acquired posterior urethral diverticulum does not necessarily need to occur more often with the laparoscopic approach.

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World Journal of Surgery

Tập 37 Số 8

1934-1939

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