Thoracoscopic repair (TR) versus conventional open repair (COR) for esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF–EA): a pilot randomized controlled trial

Introduction Tracheoesophageal fistula with or without esophageal atresia (TEF–EA), a common thoracic congenital malformation, is traditionally corrected via open approach; however, minimally invasive thoracoscopic repair is fast gaining traction. There is paucity of evidence regarding superior or c...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric endoscopic surgery 2024-06, Vol.6 (2), p.45-53
Main Authors: Reddy, Manasa, Peters, Nitin J., Malik, Muneer A., Samujh, Ram, Mathew, Preethy J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Original Research
Pediatric Surgery
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Summary:Introduction Tracheoesophageal fistula with or without esophageal atresia (TEF–EA), a common thoracic congenital malformation, is traditionally corrected via open approach; however, minimally invasive thoracoscopic repair is fast gaining traction. There is paucity of evidence regarding superior or comparative surgical outcomes among the two techniques, emphasizing the need for a prospective, randomized trial. Methodology Sixteen neonates with TEF–EA were randomized equally into two intervention groups (Conventional Open Repair and Thoracoscopic Repair) after excluding patients with birth weight 
ISSN:2524-7875
2524-7883
DOI:10.1007/s42804-023-00209-5