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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...

Clinical outcome and risk factors for recurrence of percutaneous external drainage in treating pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Ken Chen, Shuhao Zhang, Qingjiang Chen

Is age in children with Wilms tumour an important prognostic factor?

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Marcin Polok, Bernarda Kazanowska, Ewa Bień, Aleksandra...

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

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The King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital(KASCH) classification of anatomical gastrointestinal tract (GI) anomalies in conjoined twins

The aim of this study is to characterize the anatomical gastrointestinal (GI) tract anomalies observed in conjoined twins and to classify the...

Prenatal Lung Volumes and Postnatal Lung Perfusion in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Pilot Study

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) significantly impacts long-term pulmonary function. This study aimed to compare fetal MRI-derived lung...

Portal hypertension in biliary atresia: a Japanese biliary atresia registry study

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Is less more? A meta-analysis comparing single-port and multi-port robotic surgery in children

Single-port (SP) robotic surgery is a recent advancement in minimally invasive techniques, aiming to reduce surgical trauma compared to multi-port...

Risk Factors for Post-Obstructive Diuresis Following Surgical Correction of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in pediatrics: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Post-obstructive diuresis (POD) is a potentially serious complication following surgical correction of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO)...

Current status of neonatal surgery in Japan: An analysis of data from the National Clinical Database Pediatric Surgical Registry

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Combined MEK and YAP inhibition in a mouse model of neuroblastoma: A promising approach for minimal residual disease

The cure rate of high-risk neuroblastoma remains unsatisfactory, necessitating the development of novel therapies. We previously reported the in...

Assisted reproductive technology and esophageal atresia: dangerous liaisons?

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are increasingly widespread, accounting for approximately 2% of all births in Western countries. Concerns...

Assessing the probability of success with vacuum bell therapy in pediatric patients with pectus excavatum: a systematic review and future directions

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Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis following pyeloplasty in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Do children need to know? Clinical and ethical concerns With caregivers not telling children about surgery

On the morning of surgery, the mother of a 5-year-old child scheduled for G-tube placement after several months of NG-tube use due to inadequate...

The use of the Acellular Dermal Matrix in Microtia Reconstruction to decrease donor site morbidity after temporo-parietal fascia harvest

To determine whether and how the use of an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) underneath a scalp flap after temporal fascia harvest reduces...

Outcomes of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Pediatric Patients with Spinal Deformities: A Controlled Comparative Study

Urolithiasis remains a significant public health concern worldwide. In developed countries, pediatric stone disease accounts for approximately...

Risk Factors for Anastomotic Stenosis After Congenital Choledochal Cyst Surgery and Efficacy Analysis of Laparoscopic Reoperation

Congenital choledochal cyst (CCC) is a common congenital biliary dysplasia in children, with higher incidence in Asia, treated by complete cyst...

Letter to the Editor regarding “Effects of vertical reality distraction on pain, stress, and heart rate during ingrown toenail surgery”

The recent trial by Felnhofer et al. raises important questions about the role of virtual reality (VR) in pediatric surgery [1]. Their results...

AI in Robotic-assisted Pediatric Surgery: Current Applications and Future Directions

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into surgical practice, offering enhanced decision-making, precision, and workflow...

Comparison of interventions in pediatric primary vesicoureteral reflux: A network meta-analysis

For pediatric primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), there are several treatments but a ranking based on comparative efficacy and safety remains...

Discordance in CT interpretations between pediatric radiology overreads and community and adult radiologists reads following traumatic injury

For pediatric trauma patients, imaging interpretations from transferring institutions may differ from those of pediatric radiologists. At our...

Bowel function and quality of life in adolescents with Hirschsprung disease

Functional bowel problems are common in children following surgery for Hirschsprung disease (HD), but there is limited information regarding bowel...

Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Pediatric Patients: A National Analysis, 2018-2022

This study investigates pediatric Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury (BTAI) management and outcomes between Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)...

Reliability of External Caliper-Based Measurements for Identifying Severe Pectus Excavatum: Results from a Multi-Institutional Regional Consortium

Historically, methods for quantifying the severity of pectus excavatum (PE) have involved cross-sectional imaging. An external caliper-based...

Letter to the Editor “Perspectives of boys, families & surgeons: Preputioplasty vs. circumcision for treatment of lichen sclerosus”

We read with great interest the recent article“Perspectives of Boys, Families & Surgeons: Preputioplasty vs. Circumcision for Treatment of Lichen...

Balancing diagnostic accuracy and risk: Opportunities to reduce pediatric cervical spine CT utilization

Computed tomography (CT) imaging of the cervical spine is critical in pediatric trauma management but poses risks from radiation exposure and...

Charges associated with preventable trauma transfers after application of pediatric brain injury guidelines (kBIG)

Preventable pediatric trauma transfers impose substantial economic burdens on healthcare systems by overutilization of specialized facilities and...

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF SERUM AND URINARY BIOMARKERS FOR RENAL SCARING IN CHILDREN WITH VESICOURETERAL REFLUX: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Renal scarring (RS) is a significant long-term complication of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), traditionally diagnosed by dimercaptosuccinic acid...

Correction: Extrauterine twin–twin transfusion syndrome in conjoined twins: prevalence and clinical implications

Surgical closure of congenital portosystemic shunts in children A modified classification for transitioning to minimal-invasive repair.

Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare malformations of visceral vessels that lead to poor or absent intrahepatic portal flow....

COMPARISON OF LANDMARK-GUIDED SUBCLAVIAN VERSUS ULTRASOUND-GUIDED INNOMINATE VEIN CANNULATION IN CHILDREN: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPLICATIONS AND OUTCOMES

Central venous access remains critical in pediatric care. While the landmark-guided subclavian vein (LT-SCV) approach has been historically...

Efficacy, Safety and Predictive Factors for Outcomes and Adverse Events in Sclerotherapy for Venous Malformations in Children

Percutaneous sclerotherapy is an established treatment for venous malformations (VM), while data on its use in children remain limited. This study...

Beyond Hirschsprung: outcomes of symptomatic infants after exclusion of Hirschsprung disease on rectal suction biopsy

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Exploring the power of virtual reality in reducing pain and stress in pediatric surgery

We would like to commend the authors of the study “Effects of virtual reality distraction on pain, stress, and heart rate during pediatric ingrown...

Antecedents of Mental Health in Parents of Individuals Born with ARM: The Association Between Illness Representations, Negative and Positive Coping, and Depressive Symptoms

The Common-Sense Model of Illness Self-Regulation (CSM) provides a theoretical framework for understanding how individuals make sense of health...