Comparing two minimally invasive surgeries for total colonic Hirschsprung disease
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive surgery to repair a rare birth defect affecting the whole large intestine (total colonic Hirschsprung disease). Your child will have already had a first surgery as a baby; this study tests which second surgery works better, using robot or laparoscopy to help with recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have total colonic Hirschsprung disease, confirmed by a biopsy, which means the entire large intestine lacks the nerve cells needed for normal bowel function.
- Your child must have already had a temporary colostomy or ileostomy (an opening in the belly to pass stool) shortly after birth, and will now have the main repair surgery.
- The repair surgery will be one of these two minimally invasive methods: robot-assisted Duhamel or the modified Soave pull-through. Your child's surgeon will explain which one.
- Your child must not have Down syndrome.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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