Laparoscopic Ladd's procedure: a case report and review of the literature on patient selection for an appropriate surgical approach

J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Dec 9;2022(12):rjac577. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjac577. eCollection 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Intestinal malrotation is a rare condition which is managed surgically with the Ladd's procedure. We report a case of an adult male presenting with symptomatic intestinal malrotation which was successfully treated with a laparoscopic Ladd's procedure. While traditionally performed with a laparotomy, the case highlights the emerging evidence in the literature supporting the laparoscopic approach and explores factors affecting patient selection for an appropriate surgical approach.

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  • Case Reports