Thanh Liem Nguyen1, Duy Hien Pham. 1. Department of Surgery, National Hospital of Pediatrics, Hanoi, Vietnam. nipliem@hotmail.com
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study is to present the details and outcomes of laparoscopic and transanal approach in the management of rectal atresia. PATIENTS: Two female patients with rectal atresia were operated upon using laparoscopic and transanal approach. There were no intraoperative and postoperative complications. Follow-up at 5 and 4 months, respectively, after closure of colostomy has shown both patients with good fecal continence. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic and transanal approach is a novel and good alternative to the current surgical techniques in the management of rectal atresia.
AIM: The aim of this study is to present the details and outcomes of laparoscopic and transanal approach in the management of rectal atresia. PATIENTS: Two female patients with rectal atresia were operated upon using laparoscopic and transanal approach. There were no intraoperative and postoperative complications. Follow-up at 5 and 4 months, respectively, after closure of colostomy has shown both patients with good fecal continence. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic and transanal approach is a novel and good alternative to the current surgical techniques in the management of rectal atresia.