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Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgical Repair of Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) and posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) are established procedures for the treatment of high and intermediate anorectal malformations (ARMs). Their comparative outcomes remain under investigation. Objective: To compare the outcomes of LAARP and PSARP in children with high and intermediate ARMs. Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library were searched from database inception up to April 2025 for prospective studies comparing LAARP and PSARP. Data were analyzed using Review Manager (RevMan) 5.4. A fixed-effect model was primarily used for data synthesis. However, a random-effects model was applied in cases of significant heterogeneity. Results: Eight studies were included, of which 6 contributed data to the quantitative synthesis. LAARP demonstrated significantly better functional continence scores than PSARP at 1-year follow-up (SMD = 0.58; 95% CI: 0.08-1.08; Conclusion: LAARP offers improved short-term continence and shorter hospital stay compared with PSARP in children with high and intermediate ARMs. Further large multicenter randomized trials with long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.
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