Abstract
Abstract
Objective:
To determine the role of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pediatric urachal disorders.
Methods:
Case reports and a literature review of laparoscopic excision of urachal remnants.
Results:
In a five-year period, three children were diagnosed with urachal anomalies presenting as abdominal or urinary symptoms, and were treated by laparoscopic surgery. The average age was 8.3 years (range, 4–13), and there were two girls and one boy. Mean operative time was 90 minutes (range, 60–120), and there were no postoperative complications. The three patients were all discharged by postoperative day four.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopy is an effective and safe minimally invasive technique in the management of pediatric urachal anomalies. It is effective even in cases of infected urachal cysts.