Needlescopic-assisted transanal endorectal pull-through for treatment of recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung disease; a new technique
摘要
Needlescopic surgery has gained much popularity over the past few years.
AimTo present a new technique for Needlescopic Trans-anal pull-through for treating recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung disease in children.
MethodNeedlescopic-Assisted Trans-anal Endorectal Pull-Through was performed using 14-gauge needles. We assessed the blood loss, surgical safety of the procedure, operative time, hospital stay, conversion rate, and satisfaction rate of the patient’s legal guardians regarding cosmetic appearance.
ResultsThirty children (21 male, 9 female) underwent needlescopic-assisted Trans-anal Endorectal Pull-Through. The mean operative time was 90.2 ± 33.3 min (45–150 min). The mean blood loss was 18.1 ± 5.01 ml (6.8–27 ml). The mean hospital stay was 4.8 days (3–6 days). All medical staff reported that it was safe and applicable by filling out a questionnaire immediately after the surgical operation. 97% of children’s legal guardians showed excellent satisfaction regarding cosmetic appearance.
ConclusionThis technique proved a safe and reproducible approach for treating recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung disease in children.