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Beyond the Index: Family Fragility as a Geographic Risk Factor for Pediatric Firearm Injuries

Pediatric firearm injuries are associated with geographic social determinants of health (SDOH), but SDOH metrics may have limited explanatory...

Safety and Feasibility of Paediatric Day Case Laparoscopic Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Significance of Nurse-led Discharge

Day case (DC) surgery is defined as a surgical procedure that allows patients to go home the same day as their operation. Laparoscopic upper...

Intraoperative Pyloric Botulinum Toxin Injection for Post Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation Gastroparesis Improvement in Children

Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis (ARP) and Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) may cause abdominal pain, malnutrition, opioid dependency, and impairment in...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Platelet-rich Plasma in Pediatric Surgery: a Comprehensive Review

We read with great interest the recently published review article titled “Platelet-Rich Plasma in Pediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Review” by Di...

Racial Disparities in Pediatric Ovarian Mass Management

Race, ethnicity, gender and social determinants of health have been found to impact access to pediatric surgical care and outcomes. However, there...

A systematic review of school functioning in pediatric patients with Hirschsprung disease

Systematic review and meta-analysis on macrovascular and microvascular anatomy of preputial skin in hypospadias and its implications

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Telemedicine applications in pediatric emergency surgery and trauma: a systematic review of diagnostic accuracy and clinical effectiveness

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Management and Outcomes of Jejunoileal Atresia Within the United Kingdom

Jejunoileal atresia (JIA) is seen in 0.7 per 10,000 births and requires early surgical intervention to restore gastrointestinal continuity. Many...

A low-cost pediatric gastrostomy securement system for resource-limited settings: a preliminary observational study

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Subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (SCIRA) in pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO): a viable option for patients with frequent enterostomy-related complications?

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Does unilateral reflux have a protective effect in posterior urethral valve patients?

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Comparison of open and minimally invasive nephrectomy for Wilms tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis from the International Society of Pediatric Surgical Oncology

Colorectal cancer in children: an evaluation of the existing literature based on the 11-year experience of a single center

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Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of the American College of Surgeons Safe and Effective Pain Control Brochure

The American College of Surgeons Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery for Children and Teens brochure highlights the risks of...

Direct balloon trocar technique for closed decompression of large predominantly cystic ovarian tumors in adolescents

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Continuous clamping facilitates distal fistula dissection in thoracoscopic repair of type C esophageal atresia: a novel surgical technique

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Surgical technique experience and results for concealed penis

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Utility of serum and urine leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) as predictors of appendicitis and complicated appendicitis in children

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Anorectal Malformation And Hirschsprung Disease

The management of anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung Disease (HD) involves multiple interventions and lifelong follow-up. This study...

Comparative Study on the Outcome of Laparoscopic-assisted 2 Stage and 3 Stage Anorectoplasty

The treatment of anorectal malformations (ARM) with laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) and concurrent colostomy closure remains...

Efficacy of sodium bicarbonate Ringer’s solution for perioperative fluid management in infants with biliary atresia: a prospective multicenter study

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Laparoscopic-assisted Polypectomy: A Promising Minimally-invasive Solution for Endoscopically Irresectable Polyps in Children

Small and large bowel polyps are commonly associated in children with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) and juvenile polyposis Syndrome (JPS). A...

Comparing the efficacy of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) vs intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy in children with pleural empyema

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The current state and implications of pre-operative fasting time in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Enhanced recovery after urological reconstructive surgery in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Appropriate excision surgery reduces intrahepatic bile duct dilatation in pediatric patients with congenital biliary dilatation

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Development of a clinical prediction model for postoperative complications following tubularized incised plate urethroplasty: a multicenter study

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Surgical practices and oncological outcomes of Wilms tumor in a resource limited setting: a risk-adapted approach

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Long-term Outcomes of Multi-institutional Minimally Invasive Appendiceal Onlay Ureteroplasty for Managing Complex Proximal Ureteral Strictures in Pediatric Patients

We report the long-term outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted appendiceal onlay ureteroplasty (AOU) for complex proximal ureteral (CPU)...

Annual Renal Surveillance With Ultrasound in All Anorectal Malformations May Not Be Necessary

Children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) are at risk of renal anomalies. Therefore, we obtain annual renal ultrasounds (RUS) regardless of...

Morbidity of Rectal Prolapse Repair After Surgery for Anorectal Malformation

Rectal prolapse is a known complication of surgery for anorectal malformations (ARM), however morbidity of prolapse repair and long-term outcomes...

Post Operative Anal Dilatations for the Prevention of Anal Strictures in Children With Anorectal Malformation: A Systematic Review

Routine post operative anal dilatations have been standard practice in the management of anorectal malformations (ARM) since 1982. Recent studies,...

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia November 2024

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) was established in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists,...

Impact of Immunosuppression on Complication Rates in Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Placement

Immunosuppressed children are vulnerable to post-operative complications. The purpose of this study is to determine if children who are...

American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery Chair Address: “Gratitude”

The origins come from the Latin root of ‘Gratus’ which means ‘pleasing’ or ‘thankful’. Cicero (100 B.C.) considered that “Gratitude is not only...