Risk Factors for Postoperative Volvulus and its Laparoscopic Management Following Laparoscopic Ladd's Procedure in Pediatric Patients With Intestinal Malrotation: A Single-center, Retrospective Cohort Study
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This retrospective study examines risk factors for volvulus recurrence after laparoscopic Ladd's procedure in children with intestinal malrotation, addressing concerns about higher complication rates versus open surgery. The research also evaluates outcomes when repeat laparoscopic intervention is needed for recurrent cases.
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- Laparoscopic Ladd's procedure has higher postoperative volvulus rates compared to open surgery in malrotation cases
- Identifying risk factors for post-LL volvulus is critical for patient selection and surgical planning
- Redo laparoscopic Ladd's procedure is feasible for managing recurrent volvulus after initial laparoscopic repair
- Single-center retrospective analysis can guide evidence-based approach to laparoscopic vs open technique selection
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Risk Factors for Postoperative Volvulus and its Laparoscopic Management Following Laparoscopic Ladd's Procedure in Pediatric Patients With Intestinal Malrotation: A Single-center, Retrospective Cohort Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-04-28. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10422?via_space=staycurrentmd
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