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Single-Incision Laparoscopic-Assisted Anorectoplasty for the Management of Persistent Cloaca
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Single-incision laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (SILAARP) is a safe and effective surgical option for treating persistent cloaca in children. This minimally invasive approach demonstrated good functional outcomes and minimal complications in a small patient cohort.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Congenital anomalies
Background:
- Persistent cloaca is a complex anorectal malformation requiring specialized surgical intervention.
- Conventional surgical approaches may involve significant morbidity.
- Evaluating novel minimally invasive techniques is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the safety and efficacy of single-incision laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (SILAARP) in pediatric patients diagnosed with persistent cloaca.
- To evaluate functional outcomes, specifically fecal continence, and identify any complications associated with the SILAARP procedure.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of five pediatric patients with persistent cloaca underwent SILAARP and urogenital sinus repair.
- The procedure utilized a 5-mm laparoscope and two 3-mm instrument ports inserted through a single 2-cm transumbilical incision.
- Patients were monitored for operative complications and long-term fecal continence post-surgery.
Main Results:
- SILAARP was successfully performed in all five patients with minimal operative time and blood loss.
- No operative complications were recorded, and follow-up revealed no instances of fecal incontinence.
- Minor issues like occasional constipation (20%) or frequent stools (40%) were manageable and did not cause social problems; no major surgical complications occurred.
Conclusions:
- Single-incision laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (SILAARP) proves to be a safe and effective surgical technique for managing persistent cloaca in children.
- The procedure offers promising functional results regarding fecal continence with a low complication rate.
- SILAARP represents a viable alternative for reconstructive surgery in this challenging pediatric condition.
Purpose:
This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of single-incision laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (SILAARP) for children with persistent cloaca.
Materials And Methods:
Five patients with persistent cloaca underwent SILAARP and repair of the urogenital sinus between June 2014 and February 2015. The mean age of the patients at the time of operation was 0.80 ± 0.16 year (range, 0.6-1.0 year). An extralong 5-mm 30° laparoscope was inserted through the 5-mm middle port. Two 3-mm lateral ports were placed for instruments. The three ports were placed at a horizontal line through a 2-cm transumbilical incision. CO2 pressure was maintained between 8 and 12 mm Hg. The patients were evaluated for fecal continence and complications.
Results:
SILAARP and repair of the urogenital sinus were successfully performed in all patients. The mean operation time ranged from 120 minutes to 130 minutes. The operative blood loss was minimal. There were no operative complications. All patients were followed up for 0.64 ± 0.29 year (range, 0.3-1.0 year). No patient developed fecal incontinence. Two of the 5 patients (40%) had two to four stools per days, but this did not cause social problems. Only 1 patient (20%) had constipation and required changes in diet. No wound infection, port-site hernia, urethrovaginal fistula, acquired anorectal atresia, or urethral injury occurred.
Conclusions:
Our results show that SILAARP is an effective and safe option for patients with persistent cloaca.
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