Robot-assisted anorectal pull-through for anorectal malformations with rectourethral and rectovesical fistula: feasibility and short-term outcome.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
PMID: 33877410

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Multiple structures in the anorectal area are closely related to defecation, voiding and sexual function. Although laparoscopic-assisted anorectal pull-through is widely accepted as a minimally invasive surgical technique, controversy still exists for ARMs with rectourethral fistulas. Intraoperative injuries more or less involve the perirectal sphincters and neurovascular tissue.

Authors

  • Xiaopan Chang
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
  • Guoqing Cao
    Institute of Building Environment and Energy, China Academy of Building Research, Beijing, PR China.
  • Jiarui Pu
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
  • Shuai Li
    School of Molecular Biosciences, Center for Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University.
  • Xi Zhang
    The First Clinical Medical College, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, China.
  • Shao-Tao Tang
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China. tshaotao83@hust.edu.cn.

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