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Efficacy of lobectomy versus segmentectomy for congenital lung malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Letter to the Editor Comment on: The safety of conservative management of asymptomatic congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) in children: A systematic review

We read with great interest the systematic review by Thorburn et al., which provides timely evidence supporting the safety of expectant management...

ROBOTIC SURGERY OF WILMS TUMOUR: TIME TO EXPAND THE FRONTIERS OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY?

To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and oncological outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for pediatric Wilms’ tumour, including cases...

Effectiveness and safety of preoperative carbohydrate loading in pediatric patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative carbohydrate loading (PCL) in pediatric patients.

Outcomes of Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injury in 1029 patients using the ATOMAC+ Pediatric Trauma Research Network Guideline

The ATOMAC+ guideline is an evidence-based guideline for management of pediatric blunt liver and/or spleen injury (BLSI) based on clinical signs...

Invited Commentary on: Can indocyanine green fluorescence aid operative decision making in neuroblastic tumor surgery? Early experience from a single centre

We read with great interest the report by Pachl et al1. on the use of indocyanine green (ICG) near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence to support...

Risk factors and nomogram construction of postoperative complications of hepatic cystic echinococcosis in children and surgical treatment selection

Developing the research roadmap together: a report from the patient-centered outcome research institute (PCORI) and pediatric surgical oncology research collaborative (PSORC)

VACTERL Association in Screened Patients with Esophageal Atresia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Comprehensive VACTERL screening is crucial in children with esophageal atresia (EA), as undetected anomalies can delay diagnosis and treatments...

Letter to the Editor Comment on: Arnold Schwarzenegger or Danny DeVito? The fate of twins with necrotizing enterocolitis in the NICU

We read with great interest the article by Hellmann et al. titled "Arnold Schwarzenegger or Danny DeVito? The fate of twins with necrotizing...

Revisiting Fundoplication in Esophageal Atresia: Implications for Nutrition, Stricture Management, and Wrap Type

Patients with esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) frequently require fundoplication to manage gastroesophageal...

Letter to the Editor Comment on: Development and validation of a predictive model for bile leakage after choledochal cyst excision in children: A multicenter retrospective cohort study

I read with interest the recent multicenter study by Ding et al.[1], which develops and externally validates a nomogram for predicting...

In Memorium Jan Molenaar 1932–2025

Dr. Jan Molenaar was born in 1932 and graduated in 1959 from the Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit or VU for short). After three...

Saving limbs and lives: Vascular lessons from the combat zone

Publication date: Available online 18 March 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Natalie A. Drucker, Erin K. Greenleaf, Charles S. Cox

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Fluorescence-guided laparoscopic hepatectomy with patient-specific 3D virtual reconstruction for pediatric focal nodular hyperplasia: a retrospective study

Post-Pubertal Outcomes in Patients with Cloacal Malformations: Colorectal, Urological, and Gynaecological Function with Patient-Reported Sexual Outcomes

Long-term functional outcomes in patients with cloacal malformations remain poorly described. This study reports long-term outcomes from a...

Letter to Editor Comments on: Antegrade continence enema treatment can lead to proximal colonic dilation while preserving motility in children with constipation

We read with interest the retrospective study by van der Zande and colleagues [1] evaluating colonic motility and anatomy in 70 children treated...

Why Some Children Die More Often in Crashes—and What Surgeons Can Do to Change This

“Child was not properly restrained.” Almost every pediatric surgeon has heard these words during a trauma activation, and we all have the same...

Letter to Editor Comment on: Angioembolization Versus Surgical Repair in Pediatric Liver Trauma: A Propensity Score–Matched Analysis of TQIP Data

We read with interest the study by Zhang et al. comparing angioembolization (AE) with surgical repair (SR) in pediatric liver trauma using the...

Predicting the Risk of Reoperative Intervention for Adhesive Bowel Obstruction in Neonates: The Neonatal Adhesion Risk Score (NARS)

To develop and validate a simple, preoperative risk score based on fundamental patient characteristics to predict the need for reoperation for...

Letter to Editor Comment on: Outcomes Following Adoption and Integration of Robotic-Assisted Cholecystectomy for Pediatric Biliary Tract Disease: An Eight-Year, Single-Center Experience

We read with interest the report by McRae et al. describing the largest single-center pediatric robotic-assisted cholecystectomy (RAC) experience...

Flow efficiency of 3D-printed refeeding tubes in a simulated neonatal high-output stoma model

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Firearm injury in Alabama’s pediatric patients: An assessment of neighborhood vulnerability and opportunity

The incidence of pediatric firearm injuries is increasing. While developed independently, Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and Child Opportunity...

Systematic Review and National Cancer Database Analysis of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery in Children

Despite the broader adoption of minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS) for adults, its application in the pediatric population has been mainly...

Patient-Reported Long-Term Gastrointestinal Outcomes in Children with Omphalocele and Gastroschisis: A PedsQL GI Module Study

Previous studies exploring long-term outcomes of patients with omphalocele and gastroschisis suggest an ongoing burden of gastrointestinal...

Invited Commentary on McRae, et al: Outcomes Following Adoption and Integration of Robotic-Assisted Cholecystectomy for Pediatric Biliary Tract Disease: An Eight-Year, Single Center Experience. From Adoption to Integration: The Maturation of Pediatric Rob

Robotic surgery has become an increasingly important part of pediatric surgical practice over the last two decades. Early reports demonstrated...

Proteomic analysis reveals the pro-proliferative role of the LIN28B/HMGA2 axis in hepatoblastoma

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A Proposal for a Scoring System for Hemoglobinuria Following Ethanolamine Oleate Sclerotherapy in Children with Venous Malformations

Ethanolamine oleate (EO) is a sclerosing agent commonly used to treat slow-flow vascular malformations (SFVMs). Macroscopic hemoglobinuria is the...

Interpretable Deep Learning Model for Pediatric Strangulated Small Bowel Obstruction on CT: A Multicenter Study

To develop and validate a deep learning-based multi-instance learning model that integrates CT imaging and clinical data to improve the accuracy...

The Ethical Dilemmas in the Face of Resource Limitations for Children Needing Surgery

Children living in remote and Indigenous communities in Canada often face significant barriers to timely surgical care due to geographic...

Congenital esophageal stenosis related to tracheobronchial remnant: balloon dilatation versus resection and anastomosis - a systematic review

Congenital esophageal stenosis (CES) related to tracheobronchial remnant (TBR) is an extremely rare malformation, typically diagnosed in infants...

Using organoid platform to investigate the effect of smoking on congenital lung malformations

Congenital lung malformation (CLMs) is a series of developmental lung abnormalities that may persist into adulthood. Some centres would advocate...

Applicant Assessment of a Hybrid Interview Format for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

The COVID-19 pandemic demanded organizations drastically shift methods of communication to maintain essential functions, prioritizing virtual over...

Laparoscopic versus open surgery for pediatric hepatic cystic echinococcosis in endemic regions: a meta-analysis supporting minimally invasive management

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Colorectal Quiz: Episode 50 - 16th Annual European Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, October 2025 - What did we learn?

In this special 50th episode of the Colorectal Quiz Podcast, Dr. Marc Levitt and an international panel including Filipa Jalles, MD, Lindsey...