We explored the role of laparoscopic colonic muscle biopsies to investigate children with intractable constipation.

Background: Laparoscopic rectal resection is now a technique that is emerging from experience with laparoscopic colonic resection.

In a time where patient's demands will increase, the future of laparoscopic colonic surgery in IBD looks assured.

The standard treatment was laparoscopic colonic resection and primary anastomosis or temporary colostomy with or without resection of the bladder wall.