LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN ILEAL POUCH-ANAL ANASTOMOSIS IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
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This systematic review compares laparoscopic versus open ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in pediatric patients requiring total colectomy for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis. The meta-analysis evaluates key surgical outcomes including complication rates, operative duration, and hospital length of stay to determine whether minimally invasive techniques offer measurable advantages in this population.
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- Laparoscopic IPAA is increasingly used in pediatric ulcerative colitis and FAP to potentially reduce morbidity and enhance recovery.
- Meta-analysis compares L-IPAA vs O-IPAA on key outcomes: complications, operative time, and hospital length of stay.
- IPAA remains gold-standard for total proctocolectomy in children requiring complete colonic and rectal removal.
- Evidence for laparoscopic superiority over open approach in pediatric populations is still uncertain despite growing adoption.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN ILEAL POUCH-ANAL ANASTOMOSIS IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-02-25. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11560
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