Abstract
Purpose: We wished to determine the risks and benefits of laparoscopic surgery when compared to the standard open approach in the management of children with malrotation without volvulus. Patients and Methods: Eighteen children undergoing laparoscopic surgery were compared to 20 similar children having open surgery during the same time period (1994-1999). Results: Three laparoscopic cases were converted. Six (33%) laparoscopic patients were found to have a broad-based mesentery at laparoscopy, and underwent appendectomy alone. The rest went on to a Ladd procedure. Eight (40%) open patients were found intraoperatively to have a broad-based mesentery. The laparoscopic group required less narcotic, was faster to full feeds, and had a shorter mean postoperative stay. On followup, there were no late complications in the laparoscopic group, but 2 (10%) open surgery patients developed adhesive small bowel obstruction. There were no cases of late volvulus following either laparoscopic or open surgery. Conclusion:...
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