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Effectiveness of primary repair for low anorectal malformations in Uganda

Abstract Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) have an incidence of up to 1 in 4000 live births and can require immediate neonatal surgery due...

Long-term Gastrointestinal Sequelae in Children who Underwent Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloromyotomy, the treatment for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), is a procedure with a low risk of short-term complications and...

Genetic landscape of congenital pouch colon: systematic review and functional enrichment study

Abstract Background Despite extensive clinical documentation, few studies have explored the genetic basis of congenital pouch colon (CPC) which is...

Enteric neural stem cell neurogenesis by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in experimental Hirschsprung's disease

Op-Ed: Should Pediatric Surgeons Write Op-Eds?

We often witness firsthand the consequences of failed healthcare policies but are also able to intervene and alter the course of many children's...

From Trash to Treasure: Launching a Medical Device Reprocessing Program

Rapid evolution of healthcare over the past two decades has been accompanied by a substantial increase in the utilization of single-use medical...

Re-do hypospadias surgery following failed previous repair: lessons learned over two decades of experience

Abstract Purpose To evaluate our experience with different surgical techniques and to find clinical factors that affect the outcome of treatment...

Synergistic use of Unplanned Reoperation and Hospital Readmission rates for quality monitoring in pediatric surgical care

Abstract Introduction Unplanned reoperation (URO) and unplanned hospital readmission (UHR) are key quality indicators used to assess healthcare...

Preoperative determinants of normative postoperative recovery rate following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum

Abstract Purpose Recovery after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is prolonged. The purpose of this prospective study was to...

Evaluation of Swallowing Function in Patients With H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Although esophageal atresia (EA) patients can present with dysphagia, the swallowing function of patients with H-type tracheoesophageal fistula...

Parenting a Child With Disorder of Sexual Development in Traditional Society: Psychological Impact

Disorders of Sexual Development can cause significant psychological distress for parents, particularly in traditional societies where such...

Responding to the challenges of Global Children Surgery: a unique program in Burkina Faso

Abstract Purpose The challenges are immense when it comes to enhancing the development of pediatric surgery in low- and middle-income countries in...

Pre-vascularisation of the acellular bladder matrix using the omentum in a porcine model prior for bladder reconstruction—a step towards clinical application?

Abstract Aim Research studies with porcine acellular bladder matrix (PABM) showed integration of only small sized stamps in recipient bladders,...

National Trends of Common Gynecologic Procedures Among Pediatric Hospitals: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric (NSQIP-P) Database Analysis

Gynecologic surgeries have in general been performed in pediatric hospitals by both gynecologists and other surgical specialists. This study...

Favorable inhibitory effect of clodronate on hepatic steatosis in short bowel syndrome model rats

Abstract Purpose This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of clodronate, a vesicular nucleotide transporter (VNUT) inhibitor, on...

A decade of managing pediatric major traumatic vascular injuries: insights from a referral center

Abstract Purpose Incidence, management, and outcomes of pediatric vascular injuries secondary to non-iatrogenic trauma were reviewed over a decade...

Diagnosing Hirschsprung Disease in Children Older than Six Months of Age: Complications After Rectal Biopsy, Insight in Final Diagnoses and Factors Associated With Hirschsprung Disease

It is challenging to distinguish between patients with Hirschsprung disease (HD) and patients with other causes of defecation problems based on...

A Novel Endoscopic Approach to Fibroadipose Vascular Anomaly

Open surgery is the standard treatment for fibroadipose vascular anomalies (FAVA). This study evaluated an endoscopic approach for FAVA, assessing...

Thoracotomy patch repair of large diaphragmatic herniae in a porcine model: a tale of two patches

Abstract Purpose Congenital diaphragmatic herniae (CDH) may require patch closure in 50% of the cases. We assessed a biologic and composite mesh...

Increased risk of clinically relevant neurodevelopmental disorders in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a population-based study

Abstract Purpose Neurodevelopmental disorders (ND) have been recognized as the most common and potentially most disabling outcome of congenital...

Factors contributing to parental stress in newborns requiring surgical care: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Purpose To assess parental stress in newborns undergoing surgical care. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department...

Precise Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy Using Fluorescence Imaging After Aerosolized Indocyanine Green Inhalation: A Novel Strategy for Treating Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Lobectomy resection is the standard treatment for patients with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM). However, accurate localization of...

Effect of physician specialty training on pediatric appendectomy outcomes: an NSQIP-P analysis

Abstract Purpose Appendectomies are the most common abdominal emergency surgery in pediatric patients. Both pediatric and general surgeons are...

SUSTAINED POSITIVE PRACTICE CHANGE AFTER TARGETED EDUCATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OVARIAN TORSION

Failure to perform ovarian conservation surgery (OCS) for patients who present with adnexal torsion was recognized as a practice gap by the...

Medical Alert Cards for patients with an anorectal malformation: a useful tool to increase awareness

Abstract Purpose Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are rare congenital anomalies causing altered anatomy and frequent hospitalizations. Parental...

Follow-up and transition practices in esophageal atresia: a review of European Reference Network on rare Inherited and Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA) centres and affiliates

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand the provision and distribution of esophageal atresia (EA) follow-up (FU) and...

Ultrasound and computed tomography in differentiating between simple and complicated appendicitis in pediatric patients

Abstract Objectives This study aims to measure the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of US and CT in diagnosing complicated appendicitis among...

Same-day discharge for pediatric Nuss procedure; an analysis of the NSQIP-pediatric database from 2017–2022

Abstract Purpose Limited data exists evaluating same-day discharge for pediatric Nuss procedure; most being single-center studies. Our analysis,...

We Must Say Good-bye to Dr. Mikko Pakarinen, but Please Say Hello to Drs. Augusto Zani and Robert Baird as Our Newest Executive Editors

2025 will be a time for change in the Editorial Leadership within the Journal of Pediatric Surgery (JPS). We have been blessed to have Dr. Mikko...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 40 - Complex Female ARM

In this insightful podcast, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Chris Westgarth-Taylor discuss the challenging anatomy and surgical strategies...

Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation in Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum: National Trends, Outcomes, and Predictors of Utilization

Intercostal nerve cryoablation during minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is an effective pain control technique. Some insurers...

Utility of ureteral diameter ratio for clinical decision-making in children with vesicoureteral reflux: a systematic review and meta analysis

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the utility of ureteral diameter ratio (UDR) as a tool to prognosticate and manage...

Comparison of pain between laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) and open procedure for inguinal hernias in children below 5 years of age

Abstract Purpose The laparoscopic approach (LA) for repairing inguinal hernias (IH), especially laparoscopic extraperitoneal percutaneous closure...

Assessment of transfer-time and time-to-surgery as risk factors to survival in Gastroschisis (GS) in a LMIC; an eight-year review

Abstract Background The management of Gastroschisis in LMICs continues to be a challenge and is associated with very poor outcomes in contrast...

Utilization of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in pediatric laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a quality improvement project

Abstract Background The obesity epidemic has led to an increased number of adolescents requiring metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), but there...

Chest wall deformities in CDH survivors Children with CDH are at high risk for pectus excavatum deformity and progressive thoracic asymmetry

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors exhibit an increased risk for developing musculoskeletal anomalies. This prospective long-term...