Thoracoscopic versus conventional open repair of tracheoesophageal fistula in neonates: A short-term comparative study.

Purpose: Esophageal atresia with or without a tracheo-esophageal fistula is a challenging anomaly in neonates. Thoracoscopic repair is gaining popularity now in pediatric surgery community. The present study aims at comparing the short term outcomes of thoracoscopy versus classic thoracotomy for repair of such conditions.