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Which surgery is best for hirschsprung disease? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07468565

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect where nerve cells are missing in part of the colon, causing severe constipation. Surgery to remove the affected section is the main treatment. This study compares two ways to do that surgery: one through the anus only, and another using a tiny camera in the belly (laparoscopy) plus the anal approach. Researchers will look at medical records of 70 children treated at two French hospitals to see which method leads to better bowel function and fewer problems in the first year after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Swenson coloanal pull-through procedure (transanal or laparoscopy-assisted)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help surgeons choose the best surgical method for children with Hirschsprung disease, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study (70 children) that only looks back at past cases, so it cannot prove one method is better. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 70 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children under 16 years of age with diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease confirmed by initial rectal biopsy and postoperative pathological examination

Ages

Up to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children under 16 years of age * Diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease confirmed by initial rectal biopsy and postoperative pathological examination * Primary Swenson coloanal pull-through performed at Angers or Caen University Hospital between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2025 Exclusion criteria * Parental or legal guardian opposition to the use of medical data for research purposes * Hirschsprung disease treated with other surgical techniques (Duhamel, Soave, De La Torre, TERPT) * Patients operated on in another hospital * Patients who underwent rectosigmoid resection for causes of constipation other than Hirschsprung disease

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Conditions

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Hirschsprung disease

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Hirschsprung disease

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