Transabdominal re-do pouch surgery in pediatric patients for failed ileal pouch anal anastomosis: a case matched study

Case-matched study of 60 patients demonstrates that transabdominal re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis is safe and feasible in pediatric patients with failed primary pouches, achieving comparable short- and long-term outcomes to adult patients. Pediatric patients required revision earlier and more frequently utilized the existing pouch, with a trend toward fewer postoperative complications.