[Laparoscopic operation for Hirschsprung's disease in children].

Experience in the treatment of 5 children aged 6 months to 14 years with different types of aganglionosis of the colon using laparoscopic endorectal bringing down of the colon (like Coabe surgery) is analyzed. In all the cases this method permitted mobilization and resection of the intestine (to 60 cm), bringing down intact intestine on the perineum with simultaneous coloanal anastomosis. Duration of the surgery ranged from 120 to 240 min, postoperative hospital stay did not exceed 8 days. Functional and cosmetic results were excellent. The method is characterized by combination of advantages of classical Coabe operation with minimal surgical trauma of laparoscopic mobilization of the colon.