Laparoscope-assisted diagnosis and treatment of prepyloric web in children--report of three cases.

Prepyloric web is a rare diagnosis in pediatrics; only sporadic cases were described in the literature. Treatment is classically performed by open surgery; laparoscope-assisted diagnosis and treatment of prepyloric web in children have not been reported. Three cases with prepyloric web were diagnosed and treated by laparoscope-assisted procedure in our hospital from June 2009 to October 2010. There were no conversions to open surgery and no intraoperative various complications. After following up for 31-42 (mean 36.3) months postoperatively, the 3 infants remained asymptomatic and thriving. The early experiences suggest that the outcomes are excellent.