The treatment of “asymptomatic” intestinal malrotation remains controversial, particularly beyond the neonatal period. Two
cases illustrate the application of laparoscopy for correction of malrotation: one in an older child and another in an asymptomatic
infant. Both patients recovered well and were discharged 2 days after surgery. Laparoscopic appendectomy and duodenocolonic
dissociation allows excellent visualization of the duodenocolic and Ladd's bands and easily accommodates appendectomy. The
availability of this minimal-access technique should encourage correction of malrotation in the asymptomatic patient.
Key words Malrotation - Ladd's bands - Laparoscopy - Midgut volvulus
Accepted: 20 January 1997