Minimally Invasive Surgery for Duodenal Obstructions: 10 Years of Experience in a Single Center

In brief

This single-center retrospective study examines a decade of minimally invasive surgical outcomes for neonatal duodenal obstructions across 43 patients. The report demonstrates the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic approaches for this technically demanding congenital condition, offering insights for pediatric surgeons managing upper intestinal obstruction in newborns.

• Duodenal obstructions are a leading cause of neonatal upper intestinal obstruction requiring surgical intervention.
• Minimally invasive surgery is feasible for duodenal obstructions despite technical complexity in neonates.
• Single-center experience with 43 patients demonstrates reproducibility of laparoscopic approach over 10 years.
• Long-term institutional experience supports safety and efficacy of minimally invasive techniques in this population.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.