Transanal endorectal or transabdominal pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease; which is better? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2023)

TEPT is superior to TAB in terms of constipation and enterocolitis. Contrary to concerns, postoperative incontinence rates are not statistically different. However, further publications about long-term LTEPT results are necessary for more reliable conclusions.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
minimally invasive
patients undergoing
low birth weight
irritable bowel syndrome
urinary incontinence