PMID: 30226329Sep 19, 2018Paper

Complications after laparoscopic Ladd operation for intestinal malrotation in neonates

Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
Shoujiang HuangJinfa Tou

Abstract

To analyze complications after laparoscopic Ladd operation for intestinal malrotation, related causes and possible solutions. Clinical data of 81 neonates who underwent laparoscopic Ladd operations for intestinal malrotation in the Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine between January 2015 and January 2018 were reviewed. The abdominal complications and findings during operation and reoperation were analyzed. Operations were successfully completed in all patients, and there was no patient converted to open surgery. The annular pancreas in 6 cases and duodenal diaphragm in 4 cases were confirmed during the operation. The recurrent volvulus developed in 3 patients (3.7%), of whom 2 cases were confirmed to have midgut necrosis during open surgery 1 week and 3 months after laparoscopic Ladd operation, and both finally died; 1 case was corrected by second laparoscopic operation. Cecal perforation occurred in 1 patient (1.2%), which was caused by intensive high frequency coagulation of the appendiceal stump. One patient (1.2%) developed chylous ascites and improved after conservative treatment. Adhesive small bowel obstruction was observed in 3 cases (3.7%), and all relieved after conservative treatment. Laparosc...Continue Reading

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