Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy: Experience Based on 14 Cases

Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a common problem in pediatric surgery. Conventional management by the open extramucosal pyloromyotomy has been the method of choice for decades. Advanced, minimally invasive surgery also allows successful endoscopic management of this entity. We report our experience with 14 cases of laparoscopic pyloromyotomy, concentrating on technical details. The infants tolerated the operative procedure well. There...