Laparoscopic and Laparoscopy-Assisted Resection of Enteric Duplication Cysts in Children.

INTRODUCTION

Enteric duplication (ED) cysts are rare. The commonness of ultrasonographic investigation contributes to an earlier diagnosis of such a pathology before the onset of the first clinical symptoms. A planned mini-invasive surgical treatment during the infancy is proposed. This study presents the possibility and safety of elective laparoscopic or laparoscopy-assisted mini-invasive resection of ileal (IL) and ileocecal (IC) duplications, thus avoiding bowel resection.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

A retrospective review was conducted of medical records of 6 patients at the age from 3 to 22 months with the diagnosis of ED, treated in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland, within the period from January 2012 to September 2014.

RESULTS

Excision of cysts without bowel resection was performed in five children with IC and IL duplications. Laparoscopic excision was performed in two children with IC duplication; in the other three children (1 IC and 2 IL duplication), laparoscopy confirmed the diagnosis with consecutive cyst excision without bowel resection after external evacuation of the cyst. The external resection of the cecum and Bauhin's valve was necessary in 1 patient with large IC duplication and malrotation. The postoperative course was satisfactory in all the cases.

CONCLUSIONS

The laparoscopic approach allows for confirming the diagnosis and accurately defining the exact site of duplication, as well as for effective and safe mini-invasive treatment. Laparoscopic or laparoscopy-assisted excision of ED without bowel resection is a safe option in a significant number of IL and IC duplications.