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Laparoscopic Ladd's operation for intestinal malrotation shows no increased risk of volvulus and may reduce adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO). However, potential duodenal strictures require careful consideration.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly potentially causing duodenal obstruction and midgut volvulus.
  • Ladd's operation is the standard surgical correction, traditionally performed open but increasingly via laparoscopy.
  • Concerns exist that laparoscopy's reduced adhesion burden may increase recurrent volvulus risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare outcomes of open versus laparoscopic Ladd's operation for intestinal malrotation in pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate the incidence of post-operative volvulus, adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO), and re-operation rates between surgical approaches.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic correction for malrotation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of a pediatric institutional database (2012-2022) for patients under 18 undergoing Ladd's operation.
  • Analysis of baseline characteristics and post-operative outcomes including volvulus, adhesive SBO, duodenal obstruction, and re-operation.
  • Comparison of outcomes between open and laparoscopic surgical groups.

Main Results:

  • 226 patients identified; 90 (40%) underwent laparoscopic Ladd's operation.
  • Laparoscopic patients had a significantly lower rate of post-operative adhesive SBO (1% vs 10.0%; P=.036).
  • No significant difference in post-operative volvulus (1% vs 0.7%; P=.778) or overall re-operation rates (8% vs 12%; P=.371) was observed. Four laparoscopic patients required re-operation for duodenal stricture/kink.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic Ladd's operation for malrotation is associated with a reduced risk of adhesive SBO without an increased risk of recurrent volvulus.
  • Potential risks include duodenal stricture or kinking, necessitating careful surgical technique.
  • Laparoscopy offers potential benefits but requires careful consideration of risks versus benefits for malrotation repair.