Laparoscopic Vs Open Ladd’s Procedure for Intestinal Malrotation in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yan Lang, Qian Chen, Mengyu Wu, Guo Chen, Wenyuan Liu, Chen Yuan, Department of Pediatrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou Normal University

Surgical Innovation

Published online on June 10, 2026

Abstract

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PurposeThis study aimed to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic Ladd’s procedure (LL) and open Ladd’s procedure (OL) for the treatment of intestinal malrotation in infants and children, focusing on operative parameters, postoperative recovery, and ...