Outcomes of laparoscopic and open surgery in children with and without congenital heart disease
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In brief
In brief
Retrospective cohort study using NSQIP-Pediatrics data (2013-2015) comparing outcomes of laparoscopic versus open intraabdominal surgery in 45,012 pediatric patients with and without congenital heart disease. Analysis examines whether minimally invasive approaches offer similar safety profiles in CHD patients requiring noncardiac procedures.
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Background
Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) often require noncardiac surgery. We compared outcomes following open and laparoscopic intraabdominal surgery among children with and without CHD.
Methods
We performed a retrospective cohort study using the 2013–2015 National Surgical Quality Improvement Project-Pediatrics. We matched 45,012 children