Laparoscopic-assisted Polypectomy: A Promising Minimally-invasive Solution for Endoscopically Irresectable Polyps in Children

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Small and large bowel polyps are commonly associated in children with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) and juvenile polyposis Syndrome (JPS). A promising technique was described to identify polyps' locations laparoscopically without the need for concurrent endoscopy or digital palpation. The aim of this study is to report one center's experience in applying this laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy technique (LAPT).

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Article · Apr 2025 · 1 min read

In brief

This study presents a single-center experience using laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy technique for removing endoscopically inaccessible intestinal polyps in pediatric patients with Peutz-Jeghers and juvenile polyposis syndromes. The technique enables polyp localization without requiring concurrent endoscopy or manual palpation, offering a minimally invasive alternative for challenging cases.

Laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy enables removal of endoscopically irresectable polyps in pediatric PJS and JPS without open surgery
The technique identifies polyp locations laparoscopically without requiring concurrent endoscopy or digital palpation
LAPT offers a minimally-invasive alternative to traditional open polypectomy for children with hereditary polyposis syndromes
Single-center experience demonstrates feasibility of LAPT for managing complex pediatric bowel polyps

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