Rectal prolapse in children: Laparoscopic suture rectopexy is a suitable alternative
<b>Aim</b> : To study the clinical outcome of laparoscopic suture rectopexy (LSRP) in children with persistent rectal prolapse (PRP). <b>Materials and Methods</b> : Nineteen cases of PRP were managed with LSRP from February 2005 to August 2009. <b>Results</b> : Al...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2010;volume=15;issue=2;spage=47;epage=49;aulast=Puri |
| Summary: | <b>Aim</b> : To study the clinical outcome of laparoscopic suture rectopexy (LSRP) in children with persistent rectal prolapse (PRP). <b>Materials and Methods</b> : Nineteen cases of PRP were managed with LSRP from February 2005 to August 2009. <b>Results</b> : All were followed up for an average duration of 6 months. Only one child had recurrence and was managed with sclerotherapy. <b>Conclusion</b> : LSRP is safe, feasible in children and gives satisfactory results. |
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| ISSN: | 0971-9261 1998-3891 |