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Clinical outcome, quality of life, and mental health in long-gap esophageal atresia: comparison of gastric sleeve pull-up and delayed primary anastomosis

Abstract Introduction Pediatric surgeons have yet to reach a consensus whether a gastric sleeve pull-up or delayed primary anastomosis for the...

‘Waterproofing layers’ for urethrocutaneous fistula repair after hypospadias surgery: evidence synthesis with systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective To summarize the available evidence and to quantitatively evaluate the global results of different waterproofing layers in...

Appendectomy as part of Ladd’s procedure: a systematic review and survey analysis

Abstract Background Ladd’s Procedure has been the surgical intervention of choice in the management of congenital intestinal malrotation for the...

Caudal Block versus Wound Infiltration for Inguinal Procedures in Young Children: A Randomized Clinical Study

Introduction: Inguinal procedures in children are frequent and typically performed in an outpatient setting. We aimed to analyze whether there is...

Adverse Events and Morbidity in a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Robotic Surgery Program. A prospective, Observational Study

To report one-year morbidity of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) in a dedicated, multidisciplinary, pediatric robotic surgery...

Intestinal obstruction caused by mesodiverticular band in children: a cohort study

Abstract Objective To explore clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of intestinal obstruction due to mesodiverticular...

Is laparoscopic pyelolithotomy an alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treatment of kidney stones larger than 2.5 cm in pediatric patients?

Purpose: The aim was to compare laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy in terms of efficacy and safety for the treatment of...

Multicenter retrospective study on benign testicular tumors in children: save as much as you can……please

Abstract Background Testicular tumors (TT) are infrequent in pediatric patients, representing 1% of pediatric solid tumors; benign testicular...

Letter to editors regarding “Escolino et al.: endoscopic injection of bulking agents in pediatric vesicoureteral reflux: a narrative review of literature. Pediatr Surg Int 39: 133”

Long-term outcomes of bilateral thoracoscopic T3 sympathectomy for primary focal hyperhidrosis in children

Background: Thoracoscopic bilateral T3 sympathectomy for primary focal palmar hyperhidrosis in children has excellent short-term outcomes....

Cardiac anomalies in children with congenital duodenal obstruction: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract Background Cardiac anomalies occur frequently in patients with congenital duodenal obstruction (DO). However, the exact occurrence and...

A pilot study of multi-modal pain management for same-day discharge after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure) in children

Abstract Background Despite advancements in minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE), Nuss procedure, postoperative pain control...

Prediction of post-operative acute pancreatitis in children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction using machine learning model

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to develop a prediction model to identify risk factors for post-operative acute pancreatitis (POAP) in children...

Should we reduce routine surveillance imaging in pediatric germ cell tumors?

This paper retrospectively investigated the site and the detection method of relapses in children and adolescents with malignant germ cell tumors...

Fecal continence outcomes and potential disparities for patients with anorectal malformations treated at referral institutions for pediatric colorectal surgery

Abstract Purpose Fecal incontinence is a problem for many patients born with an anorectal malformation (ARM) that can impact quality of life. It...

Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations

Abstract Purpose Thoracoscopic and open approaches for the management of congenital lung malformations (CLM) has been debated. The aim of this...

Readability of patient and family education materials on pediatric surgical association websites

Abstract Purpose Globally, pediatric surgical association websites present patient/family education materials on an extensive list of conditions,...

Esophageal Dilation in Children: A State of the Art Review

Esophageal dilations in children are performed by several pediatric and adult professionals. We aim to summarize improvements in safety and new...

Nomogram for predicting fulminant necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Background Fulminant necrotizing enterocolitis (FNEC) is the most serious subtype of NEC and has a high mortality rate and a high...

Spinal cord anomalies in children with anorectal malformations: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Purpose First, to assess the number of spinal cord anomalies (SCA), specifically tethered spinal cord (TSC) in patients with anorectal...

What Makes A "Successful" Kasai Portoenterostomy "Unsuccessful"?

Objectives: Clearance of jaundice (CoJ) is the first key objective of Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) for biliary atresia (BA) and its achievement is...

Knowledge, attitude, and practices of operating theatre staff towards environmentally sustainable practices in the operating theatres

Abstract Background Successful implementation of environmentally sustainable practices in the operating theatre (OT) requires stakeholder...

Children with Localized Crohn's Disease Benefit from Early Ileocecal Resection and Perioperative Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy

Introduction In pediatric Crohn's disease ileocecal resection is performed reluctantly as postoperative recurrence is frequent. Anti-tumor...

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES OF BLUNT LIVER & SPLENIC INJURY IN THE ATOMAC ERA

Background: The Arizona-Texas-Oklahoma-Memphis-Arkansas Consortium (ATOMAC) practice management guideline was created to standardize management of...

Defectos de la Pared Abdominal en resumen

¿Te pasa que tienes que repasar algo sobre una patología pero necesitas que sea rápido? En esta serie de podcast en resumen te traemos la solución...

A precision-designed gastrostomy button securement device

Background: Gastrostomy buttons (g-buttons) are commonly placed in children to facilitate weight gain, correct nutritional deficiencies, and...

Standardized perioperative care reduces colorectal surgical site infection in children: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium multicenter analysis

Purpose: Surgical site infection (SSI) remains a significant source of patient morbidity and resource utilization in children undergoing...

Differentiating abdominal pain due to COVID-19 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome from children with acute appendicitis: a score system

Abstract Purpose Differentiating abdominal pain due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in...

The management of thoracobiliary fistulas in children: a systematic review

Abstract Thoracobiliary fistula (TBF) is a rare condition, in which an atypical communication between the bronchial tree and the biliary tree is...

Testicular descent revisited: a micro-computed tomography study in fetal rats

Abstract Purpose There is a long history of research dealing with the embryology of the testicular descent. However, important aspects like the...

Japan's comprehensive undescended testis screening program: incidence of ascending testis after screening

Purpose: Screening for undescended testis (UDT) in Japan is performed as a neonate, then at 1, 3, 10, and 18 months old, and 3 years old....

Minimally Invasive versus Open Ureteral Reimplantation in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Purpose We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) versus open...

A Modification of the Anoplasty Technique during a Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty and Anorectal Vaginal Urethroplasty Closure: The Para-U-Stitch to Prevent Wound Dehiscence

Objective Wound dehiscence after posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) or anorectal vaginal urethroplasty (PSARVUP) for anorectal malformation...

Intestinal Malrotation in Children: Clinical Presentation and Outcomes

Introduction Intestinal malrotation (IM) is characterized by abnormal intestinal rotation and fixation predisposing to a risk of midgut volvulus....

Comparison of early surgical and conservative therapy in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Abstract Background Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a relatively common urologic problem in children. Most cases present with pelvicaliceal...

Laparoscopic versus open portoenterostomy for treatment of biliary atresia: a meta-analysis

Abstract Objective Our goal was to compare laparoscopic portoenterostomy versus open portoenterostomy for the treatment of biliary atresia....