Minimal invasive duodenal atresia repair – does surgical technique of anastomosis matter? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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• Minimally invasive duodenal atresia repair has been widely adopted since 2001, offering an alternative to traditional open surgery.
• Diamond-shaped anastomosis remains the gold standard in open repair, but side-to-side anastomosis is increasingly used laparoscopically.
• No prior comprehensive review has compared anastomotic techniques specifically for minimally invasive duodenal atresia repair.
• This meta-analysis directly compares diamond-shaped versus side-to-side anastomosis outcomes in laparoscopic duodenal atresia cases.
• Understanding which anastomotic technique yields better outcomes can guide surgical decision-making in neonatal duodenal obstruction.

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