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Identification and validation of oxidative stress-related genes in biliary atresia

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Severe inflammation at the anastomotic site is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction following colocystoplasty in rats

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Postoperative gut dysbiosis in biliary atresia patients treated by portoenterostomy or liver transplantation

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NERVE INJURY AND VOCAL CORD PARALYSIS AFTER ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA AND TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA REPAIR: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Vocal cord paralysis (VCP) and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury may be either congenital or acquired due to surgical trauma in patients with...

Diversion pharyngostomy: a new surgical technique to manage salivary aspiration associated with complete esophageal stenosis

To report a new surgical technique for pharyngostomy to divert the saliva flow in patients with chronic complete upper digestive tract occlusion.

Outcomes of Split-Thickness Skin Grafting With and Without Epidermal Autografting in Pediatric Burn Care

Epidermal autografting (EA) creates a cell suspension from patient skin that is applied to burn wounds, often in conjunction with meshed...

Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair with Laparoscopy (PIHRL)-trial: A multicenter study comparing extra-corporeal Percutaneous Internal Ring Suture (PIRS) and intra-corporeal purse-string suture for inguinal hernia

Techniques for inguinal hernia repair (IHR) in children are continuously being improved. Open repair is increasingly giving way to laparoscopy,...

Enhancing Parental Well-Being in ARM: Integrating Psychoeducation into Surgical Practice

The recent study by (Magnavacca et al., 2026) represents an important advancement in understanding the psychological burden faced by parents of...

Response to « “Enteral access in pediatric cardiac patients: A survey of pediatric surgeons at the top 50 cardiac hospitals”

We read with great interest the article by McKay et al., “Enteral access in pediatric cardiac patients: A survey of pediatric surgeons at the top...

EVALUATING THE CUMULATIVE COMPLICATION RISK OF THE SURGICAL TREATMENT TRAJECTORY OF PECTUS EXCAVATUM BY THE NUSS PROCEDURE: A SINGLE-CENTER ANALYSIS

The minimally invasive Nuss procedure, the standard treatment for pectus excavatum, involves bar insertion and later removal, both carrying...

Paediatric and adolescent fertility preservation procedural training and service provision: a qualitative study exploring views of clinicians in Australia and New Zealand

Remarkable progress in paediatric and adolescent fertility preservation (FP) has led to growing demand for services. However, best practice for...

Reply to Letter to the Editor by Rattanapitoon S, et al, Regarding “Effects of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain, Stress, and Heart Rate During Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

We appreciate the interest shown by Rattanapitoon, et al [1], Wahyudin, et al [2], and Siregar, et al [3] in our recent article [4], and we...

Transitioning Paediatric Empyema Management: Comparative Efficacy Analysis of tPA and DNase versus Surgical Interventions

Empyema significantly impacts paediatric morbidity and imposes a financial burden on healthcare systems. This study evaluates the efficacy of...

The 38th international symposium on pediatric surgical research

One-Stage versus Two-Stage ERCP followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the Management of Pediatric Choledocholithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The optimal approach to managing pediatric choledocholithiasis remains a subject of ongoing debate. Both single-stage strategies, combining...

Androgen Receptor Localization in Human Oral Mucosa: Implications for Hypospadias Surgery

Hypospadias is a congenital defect of the urethra that often requires surgical correction. Oral mucosa (OM) is commonly used as a graft material...

Applying the ETHICAL model for the thoughtful adoption of fluorescence-guided surgery in pediatrics

As pediatric surgeons, we have observed a natural tension between the cautious behaviors of pediatric clinicians and the need for technological...

Prenatal imaging for hypospadias: a bayesian analysis-based systematic review of diagnostic accuracy and key imaging features

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Characteristics of pelvic anatomy predict need for vaginal replacement during initial reconstruction of cloacal malformations

Vaginal replacement may be required during surgically complex reconstruction of a cloaca. The purpose of this study was to identify...

Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure compared to open repair for recurrent inguinal hernias in children: A multicenter retrospective study

Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) is a common procedure for pediatric inguinal hernia repair, in which the hernial sac is...

Imaging Stewardship for the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis: Improved ultrasound performance can decrease emergency department length of stay

When ultrasound (US) is non-diagnostic in pediatric patients being evaluated for appendicitis, additional imaging may be required, which incurs...

Letter to the editor regarding “Antecedents of mental health in parents of individuals born with ARM: The association between illness representations, negative and positive coping, and depressive symptoms”

The article by Magnavacca et al. [1], “Antecedents of Mental Health in Parents of Individuals Born with ARM: The Association Between Illness...

An enhanced recovery after surgery for the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum in pediatric patients in Shanghai

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Enteral Autonomy and the Role of Abdominal Surgery in a Cohort of Infants with Gastroschisis

Assess the influence of bowel injury and additional abdominal surgical procedures in infants with gastroschisis in relation to time to full...

Piperacillin/tazobactam versus ceftriaxone/metronidazole for children with perforated appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Comment on “Strong agreement between self-administered and interview-obtained bowel function score in patients with hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformation”

Maternal risk factors and closure techniques in gastroschisis: a 16-year retrospective review from a UK tertiary centre

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The Pediatric Surgeon's AI Toolbox: How Large Language Models Like ChatGPT Are Simplifying Practice and Expanding Global Access

Pediatric surgeons face substantial administrative workload. Large language models (LLMs) may streamline documentation, family communication,...

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Association of Institutional Case Volume and Children's Surgery Verification with Morbidity/Mortality in Neonatal Duodenal Atresia Repair: A Multi-institutional Cohort Study

Duodenal atresia (DA) is a congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract requiring surgical repair in the neonatal period. This study aims...

Letter to the editor regarding “Charges associated with preventable trauma transfers after application of pediatric brain injury guidelines (kBIG)”

We would like to commend the insightful article "Charges associated with Preventable Trauma Transfers after Application of Pediatric Brain Injury...

Comprehensive classification of cloacal malformation provides a useful guide for individualized targeted reconstruction

Review the usefulness of a comprehensive classification system to guide the type of uro-genital reconstruction needed in cloacal malformation.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of conservative versus surgical management in pediatric pancreatic trauma

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Mateo Londoño Barrientos, Sofia Pinzon Calderon, Carlos...

Letter to the editor regarding “Laparoscopic-assisted resection with adjunct sclerotherapy for abdominal lymphatic malformations: Long-term outcomes from a large cohort study”

We read with great interest the article entitled “Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection with Adjunct Sclerotherapy for Abdominal Lymphatic...

Geographic analysis and socioeconomic factors associated with pediatric window fall injuries in Utah: a nine-year retrospective study

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Analysis of risk factors for poor incision healing after the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Xiaoyan Liu, Fan Yang, Zhenlei Jia, Ling Zhao, Zaili...