Evaluation of pyloric stenosis management, laparoscopic versus open pyloromyotomy

ABSTRACT

Background: Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis [HPS] is associated with gastric outlet obstruction that occurs as a result of pylorus muscular layers hypertrophy. HPS is considered as the most common cause of vomiting in infancy that requires surgical intervention. Despite advances in neonatal and surgical care,still there is a debate between the pediatric surgeons about the approach that can provide better outcomes for the patients