Laparoscopic Ladd Procedure for Malrotation in Newborns and Infants

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic approach for malrotation has become more popular for neonates and in cases with volvulus, but its safety and efficacy remains controversial. This study reviewed laparoscopy outcomes in neonate/infant malrotation.

METHODS: Medline/PubMed and Lilacs databases were reviewed. Data from studies published in English/Spanish between 1995 and 2019 were collected. Results are presented as percentages and means/medians; logistic regression was used to study possible associations.

RESULTS: Nineteen papers offered 99 neonates/infants with median age and weight of 10.5 days and 3.5 kg, respectively. Ladd's procedure was performed in 95 (96%) patients and bands' division in 4 (4%); appendectomy was not included in 16 (16.2%) patients, and cecopexy was not performed in all cases. Volvulus was reported in 39 (39.4%) patients. There were 11 conversions (11.1%) and 10 recurrences of symptoms (10.1%) that required reintervention. An association was found between volvulus and recurrence (P = .05) and the need for conversion (P < .01). There were 10 (10.1%) minor complications and no mortality. The median follow-up was 10 months.

DISCUSSION: Laparoscopic approach to malrotation is feasible and safe in hemodynamically stable neonates/infants without intestinal necrosis and is associated with 11% conversion rate and 10% reinterventions. The presence of volvulus is associated with recurrence and conversion. Laparoscopic Ladd's procedure with appendectomy and without cecopexy is the commonly practiced approach that is associated with minor complications.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:87

Enthalten in:

The American surgeon - 87(2021), 2 vom: 02. Feb., Seite 253-258

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

da Costa, Karina M [VerfasserIn]
Saxena, Amulya K [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Infant
Intestinal volvulus
Journal Article
Laparoscopy
Malrotation
Newborn
Systematic Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 01.04.2021

Date Revised 01.04.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/0003134820951424

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM315032561