Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Repair in Pakistan: Early Learning Curve

Authors

  • Ali Raza Brohi
  • Naseem Mengal
  • Rafia Tabassum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21699/jns.v6i4.527

Keywords:

Thoracoscopic repair, Esophageal atresia, Learning curve, Developing country

Abstract

Background: Esophageal atresia is rare congenital anomaly, which is traditionally repaired by open thoracotomy. Thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair has evolved as an effective and safe technique.

Material and Methods: This is a retrospective review of 11 cases of esophageal atresia (type C), between June 2015 to May 2016. The objective of study is to describe our initial learning curve of thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair.

Results: Out of 11 patients, initial 4 underwent video assisted technique through single incision of 2 cm to visualize the exact video-scopic anatomy and to do few steps if possible. In last 7 cases, steps were completed with both ends mobilization and intracorporeally single layer interrupted stitching of esophagus. Complications encountered in 3 patients like esophageal leak in one managed conservatively, stenosis and reflux in one patient each.

Conclusion: Thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair is challenging and demanding surgery. Every surgeon has a learning curve before successful thoracoscopic repair which requires skills and learning under supervision of experienced surgeons.

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Published

2017-10-08

How to Cite

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Brohi AR, Mengal N, Tabassum R. Thoracoscopic Esophageal Atresia Repair in Pakistan: Early Learning Curve. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2017Oct.8 [cited 2025Feb.14];6(4):78. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/407