SynthesisPediatric surgery international2015
Laparoscopic versus open repair of recto-bladderneck and recto-prostatic anorectal malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of the quality of conduct and reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in paediatric surgery.PloS one · 2017Pooled it
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- Research progress on risk factors of postoperative functional defecation disorder in anorectal malformation.Pediatric discovery · 2023Review
- Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopically assisted anorectoplasty versus conventional procedures for anorectal malformation: a retrospective nationwide database study.Pediatric surgery international · 2022Article
- Benchmarking utilization, length of stay, and complications following minimally invasive repair of major congenital anomalies.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- Sacral Curvature in Addition to Sacral Ratio to Assess Sacral Development and the Association With the Type of Anorectal Malformations.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Article
- Long-term follow-up for anorectal function after anorectoplasty in patients with high/intermediate imperforate anus: a single center experience.Surgery today · 2020Article
- Quality of life and defecative function 10 years or longer after posterior sagittal anorectoplasty and laparoscopic-assisted anorectal pull-through for anorectal malformation.Pediatric surgery international · 2020Article
- Laparoscopic surgical technique to enhance the management of anorectal malformations: 330 cases' experience in a single center.Pediatric surgery international · 2020Article
- Long-term outcomes and complications after laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty vs. posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for high- and intermediate-type anorectal malformation.Pediatric surgery international · 2018Article
- Outcome of Laparoscopic Treatment of Anorectal Malformations in Children.World journal of surgery · 2017Article
- Advances in minimally invasive neonatal colorectal surgery.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2016Review
- Laparoscopic approach in the management of anorectal malformations.Pediatric surgery international · 2015Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe laparoscopically-assisted anorectal pull-through (LAARP) for recto-bladderneck and recto-prostatic anorectal malformations (RB/RP-ARMs) is believed to improve patient outcomes. We performed a systematic review of the effect of LAARP on postoperative mucosal prolapse and defecation dysfunction.
methodsA comprehensive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and grey literature was performed (2000-2014). Full-text screening, data abstraction and quality appraisal were conducted in duplicate. Included studies reported a primary diagnosis of RB/RP-ARM and compared LAARP versus open repair (OPEN).
resultsFrom 3681 retrieved articles, 7 studies enrolling 187 patients were analyzed. One was a randomized control trial, 6 were retrospective observational studies, and all were single-centre. The majority were of poor-moderate quality (MINORS scores: mean 16.42 (SD 2.225) out of 24). Mucosal prolapse was not significantly different after LAARP versus OPEN (p = 0.18). Defecation outcomes were inconsistently reported but were no different between LAARP and OPEN for either children >3 years old (p = 0.84), or all ages combined (p = 0.11).
conclusionWe found no significant difference in rates of mucosal prolapse or defecation scores for LAARP compared to OPEN for children with RB/RP-ARMs. However, studies are small and of poor-moderate quality and results are heterogeneous. Comprehensive, standardized, reliable reporting is necessary to guide practice and inform postoperative guidelines. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 1c.
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