Laparoscopic and transanal approach for rectal atresia: a novel alternative.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study is to present the details and outcomes of laparoscopic and transanal approach in the management of rectal atresia.


METHODS
Two female patients with rectal atresia were operated upon using laparoscopic and transanal approach. There were no intraoperative and postoperative complications. Follow-up at 5 and 4 months, respectively, after closure of colostomy has shown both patients with good fecal continence.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic and transanal approach is a novel and good alternative to the current surgical techniques in the management of rectal atresia.
Nguyen
Thanh Liem
TL
Department of Surgery, National Hospital of Pediatrics, Hanoi, Vietnam. nipliem@hotmail.com
Pham
Duy Hien
DH
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome