Abstract
Anorectal malformations (ARM) affect 1 in 5000 live births. The majority of ARM can be repaired through a posterior sagittal incision as the rectum is reachable from below. However there are some types of anorectal malformations which need an abdominal approach. This abdominal approach is ideally performed with minimal invasive surgery. In this chapter we highlight the indications and the surgical technique to perform laparoscopic assisted anorectal pull through.
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Vilanova-Sánchez, A., Wood, R.J., Reck-Burneo, C.A., Halleran, D.R., Levitt, M.A. (2021). Laparoscopic Approach in Anorectal Malformations. In: Lacher, M., Muensterer, O.J. (eds) Video Atlas of Pediatric Endosurgery (VAPE). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58043-8_16
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