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Laparoscopic-assisted Polypectomy: A Promising Minimally-invasive Solution for Endoscopically Irresectable Polyps in Children

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This study presents a single-center experience using laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy technique for removing endoscopically inaccessible intestinal polyps in pediatric patients with Peutz-Jeghers and juvenile polyposis syndromes. The technique enables polyp localization without requiring concurrent endoscopy or manual palpation, offering a minimally invasive alternative for challenging cases.

Key takeaways

  • Laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy enables removal of endoscopically irresectable polyps in pediatric PJS and JPS without open surgery
  • The technique identifies polyp locations laparoscopically without requiring concurrent endoscopy or digital palpation
  • LAPT offers a minimally-invasive alternative to traditional open polypectomy for children with hereditary polyposis syndromes
  • Single-center experience demonstrates feasibility of LAPT for managing complex pediatric bowel polyps

Keywords

Laparoscopic Polypectomy Peutz-jeghers Syndrome Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome Pediatric Gastroenterology Minimally Invasive Surgery Intestinal Polyps Pediatric Surgery

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#PediatricSurgery #MinimallyInvasive #PeutzJeghers #JuvenilePolyposis

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Laparoscopic-assisted Polypectomy: A Promising Minimally-invasive Solution for Endoscopically Irresectable Polyps in Children. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-04-09. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10293?via_space=staycurrentmd

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