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Robot-assisted anorectal pull-through for anorectal malformations with rectourethral and rectovesical fistula: feasibility and short-term outcome
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Robot-assisted anorectal pull-through for anorectal malformations with rectourethral and rectovesical fistula: feasibility and short-term outcome
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Journal Article
Robot-assisted anorectal pull-through for anorectal malformations with rectourethral and rectovesical fistula: feasibility and short-term outcome
2022
Overview
BackgroundMultiple structures in the anorectal area are closely related to defecation, voiding and sexual function. Although laparoscopic-assisted anorectal pull-through is widely accepted as a minimally invasive surgical technique, controversy still exists for ARMs with rectourethral fistulas. Intraoperative injuries more or less involve the perirectal sphincters and neurovascular tissue.MethodsSeventeen selected infants with ARMs underwent robot-assisted anorectal pull-through (RAARP) between October 2016 and January 2018. The application of nerve- and sphincter-sparing technique in RAARP was detailed. The feasibility and early outcomes were evaluated.ResultsAll procedures were completed without conversion. The robotic system facilitated clear dissections between different anatomical layers. Under direct vision, the fistula was easier to repair, and the rectal pouch was precisely placed in the center of the striated muscle complex. During the follow-up of 11.6 months, 13 patients resumed normal defecation. The other four children experienced mild constipation or fecal incontinence. Their continence and defecation functions showed favorable evolution.ConclusionRAARP is a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of ARMs, which provides an advantage in further minimizing the injury to perirectal nerves and sphincters.
