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Saxena, AK; Brinkmann, OA.
Unique features of prune belly syndrome in laparoscopic surgery.
J Am Coll Surg. 2007; 205(2):217-221 Doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.03.008
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Saxena Amulya Kumar
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Abstract:: BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the laparoscopic abdominal access modifications in children with prune belly syndrome undergoing a first stage Fowler-Stephens procedure. STUDY DESIGN: Eleven consecutive boys underwent a transperitoneal laparoscopic bilateral first stage Fowler-Stephens procedure. Patient age ranged from 1.5 to 3 years (mean age 2.2 years). In these patients, the floppy abdominal wall required a modified approach with regard to access technique, insufflation pressures, and work port stabilization methods. Duration of the procedures and intraoperative technical challenges encountered were prospectively documented. RESULTS: Mean operative time was 40 minutes (range 30 to 75 minutes), and all procedures were completed without any complications. Forceful insertion of ports was not possible, and all ports were introduced under complete open access. Larger volumes of carbon dioxide were used in the initial part of our series, when the ports were not sutured to the abdominal wall. An abdominal pressure of 8 mmHg was maintained in all patients and was considered optimal for the procedures. Short laparoscopy instruments (240 mm) were unsuitable for the procedures and had to be replaced by longer instruments (310 mm or 430 mm). CONCLUSIONS: Technical modifications are required to the approach in laparoscopic abdominal access to overcome the challenges posed by the floppy abdominal wall in prune belly patients. Open access, suture fixation of the optic and work ports, use of threaded sleeve ports, and use of proper length of laparoscopy instruments are valuable modifications to overcome the technical hurdles posed by these patients.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Child, Preschool -; Humans -; Infant -; Laparoscopy -; Male -; Prune Belly Syndrome - pathology; Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods