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Pooling one study is not a meta-analysis

Outcomes after Pediatric Diaphragmatic Plication: Open versus Minimally Invasive Approaches

Diaphragmatic eventration is surgically treated with diaphragm plication, via laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, open transabdominal, or transthoracic...

Bridging the gap: Disaster preparedness for medically complex pediatric patients

Medically complex children (CMC) are most widely defined as pediatric age patients who meet the following domains: chronic medical condition,...

Critical considerations in urogenital sinus management in persistent cloaca repair

Letter to the Editor “Application and Evaluation of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in Pediatric Testicular Torsion Surgery”

We read with great interest the recent article “Application and Evaluation of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging in Pediatric Testicular...

The Current Practice of Laparoscopically Assisted Anorectoplasty for Male Patients – An International Pediatric Endosurgery Group Survey

Laparoscopically assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) is a common surgical approach for male patients with anorectal malformations requiring access to...

Multi-port laparoscopic versus single-site robotic with DaVinci Xi® elective cholecystectomy in adolescents: A single center 5-year review

Previous studies in adults have shown similar outcomes between single-site robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RA-C) and multi-port...

Report on the 34th annual meeting of the international pediatric endosurgery group

The 34th Annual Congress of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) was held in the city of Kagoshima, Japan, in May 2024. After a...

Declining Use and Shifting Drivers of Concurrent Fundoplication with Pediatric Gastrostomy

Studies have demonstrated practice variability in performing an antireflux procedure, concurrent fundoplication, at the time of gastrostomy tube...

Whole blood resuscitation in pediatric trauma: A national analysis of use and associated outcomes

Hemorrhagic shock and need for blood transfusion are predictors of mortality in pediatric trauma. Limited data exists regarding the utilization of...

Perspectives of Boys, Families & Surgeons: Preputioplasty vs. Circumcision for Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus

I) to explore experiences of boys and parents/guardians regarding surgical treatment options for lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LS / BXO); ii) to...

Comparing complications in pediatric trauma patients transported before and after 30 minutes

The “golden hour” principle emphasizes rapid patient transport and intervention to improve adult trauma outcomes, but its relevance to pediatric...

Evaluation of timing of repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in premature infants

Premature infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) require complex decision-making, including when to repair. This study aims to...

Displacement of Bilirubin from Albumin by Omegaven and Intralipid

Intralipid, a soybean oil-based fat emulsion, is the only FDA-approved lipid source for neonatal parenteral nutrition, but it increases unbound...

Parks bridging bar pectus procedure: Techniques to optimize functional and aesthetic results in 72 cases

The use of bridging bars is new to many pectus surgeons. This study describes our initial experience with bridging bar stabilization, including...

Use of a novel maximum protrusion index to describe severe pectus carinatum

The absence of standardized criteria for grading pectus carinatum (PC) severity hampers clinical decision-making and insurance approvals. Although...

Four eyes principle reduces re-operation rate in converting phase from open to laparoscopic pyloromyotomy

Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy is now considered standard procedure in patients with infantile pyloric stenosis with many pediatric surgery...

A Comparative Study of Neural and Connective Tissue Markers in Pediatric and Adult Cases with Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction

The pathogenesis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) remains unclear, with both neuronal and connective tissue components implicated in...

Implementation of remote patient monitoring to reduce gastrostomy tube resource utilization

To reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization, enhance perioperative support, and improve the family experience related to gastrostomy tube...

Two-Stage Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy in Management of Undescended Testes: Is it time for a change? A UK multi-centre retrospective study

To assess outcomes of staged Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSO) in management of intra-abdominal testes (IAT) in six paediatric tertiary centres in the UK.

Reponse to “A case series of iatrogenic gastrointestinal perforations in premature infants below 30 weeks’ gestation”

We read with interest the article “A case series of iatrogenic gastrointestinal perforations in premature infants below 30 weeks’ gestation” by...

The timing of cryptorchidism surgery: analysis of the contradiction between guideline consensus and clinical practice implementation

Long-term complications in patients with bladder-prostate rhabdomyosarcoma treated with brachytherapy: a systematic review

Introduction Methods Results Conclusion

A Prospective Evaluation of Non-Operative Treatments for Gastrocutaneous Fistulae Closure in Children

Gastrocutaneous fistulae (GCF) persist after gastrostomy removal in one third of children. Several non-surgical treatment options have been...

Thoracoscopic versus conventional thoracotomy for esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula repair: a comprehensive meta-analysis of 25 comparative studies

Purpose Methods Results Conclusions

Integrating Sankey Diagrams Into Meta-Analysis Reporting: A Novel Approach to Visualizing Intergroup Relationships, Study Inclusion, Event Rates, and Statistical Outcomes in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis of Pediatric Surgery

Meta-analyses are among the most valuable methodologies in clinical research, as they integrate data from multiple studies to generate stronger...

Failed Extubation After Primary Repair of Type C Esophageal Atresia: Frequency and Risk Factors

Reintubation after esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair is believed to increase the risk of anastomotic injury....

Designing Patient-Centered Communication Aids in Pediatric Surgery Using Large Language Models

Large language models (LLMs) have been shown to translate information from highly specific domains into lay-digestible terms. Pediatric surgery...

Timing of surgery and outcomes in patients with congenital pulmonary airway malformation: a national inpatient database study

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Sex Differences in Postoperative Outcomes of Hirschsprung Disease: Propensity Score Matching Analysis

Sex differences in Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) incidence have been well documented, yet little is known about whether the effect of sex on...

Letter to the editor: Meta-analysis cannot count the same study six times: Why independence of studies is the first principle of evidence synthesis

The foundation of any meta-analysis is that each included study contributes an independent piece of evidence [1–4]. Without this independence, the...

Preoperative Echocardiography in Pectus Excavatum: High Rate of Incidental Findings, Low but Clinically Important Yield of Significant Anomalies

Routine preoperative echocardiograms (ECHOs) are frequently obtained in patients undergoing minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE),...

Evaluating AI performance in pediatric surgery: temporal bias and multimodal limitations in large language model assessment

Comparison of Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma and Excision With Primary Closure in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study on Short-Term Outcomes

Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common condition in adolescents, often resulting in recurrence, prolonged recovery, and significant discomfort....

A roadmap of artificial intelligence applications in pediatric surgery: a comprehensive review of applications, challenges, and ethical considerations

Prenatal Intervention in High-Risk CPAM: Postnatal Outcomes After Fetal versus Standard Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Study

Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare fetal lung anomaly characterized by cystic lesions that can impede lung development....