Which surgery works best for kids with hirschsprung disease? new study compares two techniques

NCT ID NCT07186647

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Al-Azhar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of laparoscopic surgery (Swenson-like and Soave) for children with Hirschsprung disease, a condition where nerve cells are missing in part of the colon. Forty children were treated at Al-Azhar University Hospitals, and researchers measured bowel function after surgery. The goal was to see which technique leads to better bowel control and fewer complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: laparoscopic-assisted Swenson-like and Soave pull-through procedures
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which surgical technique offers better bowel function and quality of life for children with Hirschsprung disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children. As a completed Phase 4 trial, it compares existing techniques rather than testing a new breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hirschsprung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

pediatric surgery departments- Al-Azhar University Hospitals

Cairo, Egypt

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