Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted versus complete transanal endorectal pull-through technique for classic segment Hirschsprung's disease.

Background: The efficacy of transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) in treating classic Hirschsprung's disease may be enhanced by incorporating laparoscopic-assisted endorectal pull-through (LERPT). This study was done to compare the long-term outcomes of TERPT and LERPT in the treatment of classic segment Hirschsprung's disease.
Methods: Longitudinal study.
Results: Between 2015 and 2019, a total of 154 patients underwent pull-through procedures. Of these, 113 were treated with TERPT and 41 with LERPT. The median operative time was significantly shorter for TERPT (109.5 min) compared to LERPT (144.6 min; p < 0.001). In terms of long-term outcomes, no significant differences were observed between the two procedures regarding complication rates and stooling patterns.
Conclusions: Both TERPT and LERPT are effective surgical approaches for children with classic segment Hirschsprung's disease. The study found no significant differences in long-term outcomes between the two techniques.
Competing Interests: Declarations. Conflict of interest: The authors declare no competing interests.
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