The Current Practice of Laparoscopically Assisted Anorectoplasty for Male Patients – An International Pediatric Endosurgery Group Survey

Laparoscopically assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) is a common surgical approach for male patients with anorectal malformations requiring access to the abdominal cavity. Long-term outcomes are comparable to those of traditional approaches, such as posterior sagittal anorectoplasty. However, technical variations in practice are widespread. In this study, we investigated the factors and trends in surgeons’ preferences when performing LAARP.