RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Laparoscopic-assisted endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung’s disease. A retrospective study JF Saudi Medical Journal JO Saudi Med J FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City SP 1255 OP 1258 DO 10.15537/smj.2017.12.20859 VO 38 IS 12 A1 Li, Xiaogang A1 Li, Xiaoyun A1 Cheng, Jun A1 Zhang, Yongkang A1 Zou, Wei A1 Xie, Fei A1 Tao, Zhenggui A1 Tang, Shaotao A1 Du, Mingguo A1 Liao, Xiaofeng YR 2017 UL http://smj.org.sa/content/38/12/1255.abstract AB Objectives: To summarize the efficacy of the laparoscopic-assisted transanal-endorectal pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease (HD).Methods: Between May 2006 and May 2013, 22 children with HD undergoing laparoscopic-assisted endorectal pull-through procedures were retrospectively analyzed. The operative time, pathology, intraoperative blood loss, recovery time for gastrointestinal function, postoperative hospital stay, complications, and defecation functions of the patients were analyzed.Results: The procedure was successfully completed in all 22 patients without conversion to open surgery. The operative time was 105-190 minutes (mean, 160.4 minutes), and the intraoperative blood loss was 20-50 ml. The mean time for the recovery of gastrointestinal function was 22 hours, and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 8 days. All patients had 1-3 defecations per day at 6 months postoperatively without constipation, soiling, or stoma stenosis.Conclusion: The laparoscopic-assisted transanal-endorectal pull-through procedure is a safe and feasible technique for patients with HD.