Laparoscopic Approach in Anorectal Malformations: How We Do It.

Creator(s)

Martin Lacher
Andrea Badillo
Alejandra Vilanova-Sánchez
Rebecca M. Rentea, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Jan-Hendrik Gosemann
Marc A. Levitt

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2021

Identifier

DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.0422

Abstract

Laparoscopy has a major role in the treatment of anorectal malformations (ARM) since Georgeson et al. introduced the laparoscopic assisted anorectoplasty in 2000. The majority of ARM can be repaired through a posterior sagittal incision without the need to enter the abdomen. Some ARM types require an abdominal approach to detach the rectum from the urinary tract in males or the vagina in females. Those malformations benefit from laparoscopy. In this article, we aimed to highlight the technical aspects relevant to the current laparoscopic repair of ARM.

Journal Title

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A

Volume

31

Issue

10

First Page

1200

Last Page

1208

MeSH Keywords

Abdominal Cavity; Anal Canal; Anorectal Malformations; Female; Humans; Infant; Laparoscopy; Male; Rectum; Vagina

Keywords

ARM; anorectal malformation; cloaca; laparoscopic assisted anorectal pull-through; laparoscopy; minimally invasive; posterior sagittal anorectoplasty

Recommended Citation

Lacher M, Badillo A, Vilanova-Sánchez A, Rentea RM, Gosemann JH, Levitt MA. Laparoscopic Approach in Anorectal Malformations: How We Do It. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021;31(10):1200-1208. doi:10.1089/lap.2021.0422