Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair using surgical U-clips: a novel technique.

Creator(s)

Patricia A. Valusek
Troy L. Spilde
KuoJen Tsao
Shawn D. St Peter, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
G W. Holcomb III, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Daniel J. Ostlie

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2007

Identifier

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9211-2

Abstract

Laparoscopic repair of duodenal atresia has been reported. Reports to date have indicated use of standard laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. Unfortunately, there has been a high leak rate associated with the technique. We report our technique of using U-clips for the duodenoduodenostomy, thus limiting trauma to the duodenum during the anastomosis and less risk for postoperative leakage.

Journal Title

Surgical endoscopy

Volume

21

Issue

6

First Page

1023

Last Page

1024

MeSH Keywords

Digestive System Surgical Procedures; Duodenal Obstruction; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Intestinal Atresia; Laparoscopy; Postoperative Complications; Surgical Instruments

Keywords

Duodenal obstruction; Postoperative complications; surgical instruments

Recommended Citation

Valusek, P. A., Spilde, T. L., Tsao, K., St Peter, S. D., Holcomb, G. W., Ostlie, D. J. Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair using surgical U-clips: a novel technique. Surgical endoscopy 21, 1023-1024 (2007).