Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic urethral anastomosis in the repair of congenital urethral stricture in children: a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt2024.1032Keywords:
urethral diseases, urethral obstruction, paediatric careAbstract
Introduction: Congenital urethral strictures are rare but significant defects in pediatric urology, causing urinary system abnormalities. These defects are difficult to manage in children due to differences in anatomy and physiology. Laparoscopic urethral anastomosis, a minimally invasive surgery, has become a popular option in pediatric urology.
Objective: The research paper was aimed to assess the outcomes of laparoscopic urethral anastomosis in the pediatric patients with congenital urethral stricture
Methods: This review article focuses on the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic urethral anastomosis in pediatric patients. It includes studies focusing on pediatric patients, surgical outcomes, and published in peer-reviewed journals. Exclusions include adult populations, non-academic studies, non-academic methods, lack of adequate outcome data, and non-academic studies. Data integration and statistical evaluation are performed using a systematic review approach.
Result: The studies were selected for the analysis, and the results showed that laparoscopic urethral repair is a secure method with positive postoperative results. The subcuticular uninterrupted suturing method exhibited a reduced complication rate compared to full-thickness interrupted stitches in distal hypospadias treatment. Various suturing methods such as close and open reported various complications. Interrupted suturing in the urological surgical procedure showed a tendency for reduced incidence of urethrocutaneous fistula development. The review indicated that urethral surgical intervention showed significant positive consequences.
Conclusion: It was concluded that both interrupted and continuous suturing techniques were effective in treating pediatric patients with congenital urethral strictures. However interrupted suturing showed a potential benefit. The study highlighted the need for more large-scale, randomized controlled trials to validate these findings and improve surgical methodologies and postoperative outcomes
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