Sarcoma (Ewing/Rhabdo)
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Foundations
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StayCurrent Forums Trailer
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GlobalCastMD is revealing brand new content that is different from our normal youtube videos or podcasts that take a deep dive into Pediatric Surgery! Rod Gerardo along with Jeffrey Ponsky are interviewing people from around the globe, resi
video · Jul 2026
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GlobalCastMD is revealing brand new content that is different from our normal youtube videos or podcasts that take a deep dive into Pediatric Surgery! Rod Gerardo along with Jeffrey Ponsky are interviewing people from around the globe, resi
podcast · 0:37 · Jul 2026
Diagnosis & Workup
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Pediatric and Young Adult Image-Guided Percutaneous Bone Biopsy-A New Standard of Care?
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Jo Cooke-Barber, Joseph G Brungardt, Michael Sorger, Joseph G Pressey, Brian Turpin, Rajaram Nagarajan, Sara Szabo, Joel Sorger, Neil Johnson, Roshni DasguptaBackground: There are no consensus guidelines regarding the use of percutaneous ne
video · 1:05 · Feb 2026
Indocyanine green assists with sentinel lymph node mapping in pediatric and adolescent patients
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Dr. Sophia Schermerhorn from Cincinnati Children's discusses a multicenter prospective study on the accuracy of indocyanine green (ICG) for sentinel lymph node mapping in pediatric and adolescent patients with skin and soft tissue malignanc
video · 1:13 · May 2026
Evidence & Research
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Nonmetastatic Nonrhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Re-excision after unplanned resection of nonmetastatic nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma in children: Comparison with planned excision: JPS article Short Video Presentation Dr. Todd Ponsky
video · 3:50 · Sep 2018
Case-Based Journal Review- Intussusception in 2022
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Dr. Jose Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the diagnosis and management of intussusception in children. In this podcast, we're reviewing a typical case with Dr. Todd Ponsky and incorporating litera
podcast · 20:19 · Feb 2022
Case Based Journal Review - CPAM in 2022
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Dr. José Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the diagnosis and management of CPAM in children. In this podcast, we're reviewing a typical case with Dr. Todd Ponsky and incorporating literature from t
podcast · 12:23 · Apr 2022
Update Course 2021: THORACOTOMY VS VATS FOR OSTEO METS
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The management of lung metastases in osteosarcoma may necessitate deciding approach–either thoracotomy or VATS. At the 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course, Dr. Anusua "Roshni" Dasgupta, MD reviewed the latest literature.
video · May 2022
Case Based Journal Review: Esophageal Atresia in 2022
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Dr. José Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the diagnosis and management of Esophageal Atresia in children. In this podcast, we're reviewing a typical case with Dr. Todd Ponsky and incorporating lit
podcast · 17:55 · Aug 2022
Update Course Rewind: Thoracotomy vs VATS for Lung Metastases
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There are recent updates about the management of lung metastases in osteosarcoma and deciding thoracotomy vs VATS is our topic for today. At the recent 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course, Dr. Anusua "Roshni" Dasgupta reviewed the latest l
video · 9:40 · Aug 2022
Bailey Roberts, MD - Best of the Best in Pediatric Surgery 2024
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Watch IPSO's Dr. Bailey Roberts's presentation on “Extracellular vesicles from metastatic osteosarcoma contribute to creation of a pre-metastatic nich” at the 2024 Best of the Best in Pediatric Surgery event!
Moderators: Todd Ponsky, Cec
video · 8:39 · Feb 2024
Heat 2 Winner: Matthew Urichuk, PhD - Best of the Best in Pediatric Surgery 2024
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Watch the voting from the first heat!
Presentations from heat two:
Bailey Roberts, MD: Extracellular vesicles from metastatic osteosarcoma contribute to creation of a pre-metastatic nich.
Dominique Simons, MSc: Multimodal 3-D vi
video · 1:52 · Feb 2024
Female Fertility Cryopreservation Outcomes in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review
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New article you should know by Dr. Cecilia Gigena. Selected by Dr. Jose Campos & the Chilean Society of pediatric Surgery
"Female Fertility Cryopreservation Outcomes in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review"
Authors: Srinithya R. Gil
video · 0:59 · May 2024
Resultados de la criopreservación de la fertilidad femenina en el cáncer infantil: una revisión sistemática
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Nuevo artículo que tienes que conocer por Cecilia Gigena seleccionado por el Dr. José Campos & la Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía Pediátrica
"Resultados de la criopreservación de la fertilidad femenina en el cáncer infantil: una revisión sis
video · 0:57 · May 2024
Female Fertility Cryopreservation Outcomes in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review
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Srinithya R. Gillipelli, Luca Pio, Paul D. Losty, Abdelhafeez H. Abdelhafeez
Background and aims: As survival rates in childhood cancer progress significantly, health outcomes in adulthood are pivotal to quality of life (QoL). Female pat
video · 0:56 · Dec 2024
Case-Based Journal Review: Inguinal Hernia 2025
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Dr. José Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the management of Inguinal Hernia in children. In this podcast, we're reviewing a hernia case with Dr. Todd Ponsky and incorporating literature from the l
podcast · 19:13 · Apr 2025
Same-Day Discharge for Elective Pediatric Laparoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Insertion is Safe and Increasing in Frequency; A NSQIP Pediatric Retrospective Review 2017 to 2021
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Background: There is limited literature reviewing same-day discharge for elective pediatric gastrostomy tube placement. Our aim was to assess the outcomes and national trends of same-day discharge following elective pediatric laparoscopic g
video · 0:58 · Apr 2025
Current management of pulmonary relapse in Ewing sarcoma: A report from the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative
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Audra J. Reiter, Lynn Huang, Jennifer H. Aldrink, Brian T. Craig, Andrew M. Davidoff, Lindsay J. Talbot, Jordan Coggins, Jasmine Smith, Katherine C. Bergus, Taleen A. MacArthur, Stephanie F. Polites, Roshni Dasgupta, Chloe Boehmer, Joseph
video · 1:14 · Dec 2025
Early Postoperative Fever in Pediatric Oncology Patients Undergoing Solid Tumor Resection
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John Lundstedt, Emily Vore, Joseph Brungardt, Meera Kotagal, Todd Jenkins, Chloe Boehmer, Roshni DasguptaBackgroundPostoperative fever is common following cancer resection and often prompts extensive, costly workups. The purpose of this stu
video · 0:51 · Dec 2025
Case-Based Learning
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Difficult Cases of Lung Lesions: Pediatric Thoracic Surgery Part 1-Lung...
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During this session, the faculty discuss a patient with right pulmonary cyst, reviewingthe thoracoscopic to thoracotomy approach, and discuss varying ways of managing this particular case.
video · 21:56 · Jan 2019
Update Course Rewind: Chest Wall Reconstruction 2024
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In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Margaret Mutch from Australia walks through the complexities of chest wall reconstruction following thoracic osteosarcoma resection in a pediatric patient.Key High
video · 5:32 · Aug 2025
In-Depth Reviews
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Rapid Fire and Conclusion: Pediatric Obesity 2017
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Dr. Mark Wulkan moderates a multidisciplinary rapid-fire session reviewing topics discussed throughout the day's course.
video · 23:37 · Sep 2018
Ovarian Teratoma - Ovarian Torsion - Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Update Course 2015
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Dr. Andrea Hayes Jordan discusses ovarian teratomas, ovarian torsion, soft tissue sarcomas. Her presentation covers ovarian masses, ovarian germ cell tumors and treatment, bilateral ovarian disease, ovarian preservation technique, IRS clini
video · 34:37 · Nov 2018
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Rapid Fire: Update Course 2015
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Dr. Andrea Hayes Jordan discusses soft tissue sarcomas. Her presentation covers ovarian masses, ovarian germ cell tumors and treatment, bilateral ovarian disease, ovarian preservation technique, IRS clinical grouping of soft tissue sarcomas
video · 8:27 · Jan 2019
Compiled Hayes Jordan Rapid Fire Sessions: Update Course 2015
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Dr. Andrea Hayes Jordan from Children's Cancer discusses ovarian teratomas, ovarian torsion, soft tissue sarcomas. Her presentation covers ovarian masses, ovarian germ cell tumors and treatment, bilateral ovarian disease, ovarian preservati
video · 33:36 · Jan 2019
Lymphatic Anomalies
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This podcast is an interactive discussion about lymphatic malformations between Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Belinda Dickie, Dr. Steve Fishman and Dr. Denise Adams. Dr. Belinda Dickie is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School a
podcast · 43:16 · Dec 2020
Urology Part I
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This podcast is a discussion between Dr. Todd Ponsky and Dr. Patricio C. Gargollo, the Senior Associate Consultant Pediatric Urologist at the Mayo Clinic Rochester and Associate Professor of Urology at the Mayo Medical School. The goal of
podcast · 69:50 · Dec 2020
Inguinal Hernia: Adult
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Dr Michael Rosen discusses Adult Inguinal Hernias with Dr Jeffrey Ponsky Edited by Harveen LambaIntroductions:Dr. Ponsky, professor of surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Department of Surgery and Dr. Michael Rose
podcast · 31:02 · Dec 2020
Thyroid Disorders
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An interactive discussion about malignant and benign pediatric thyroid disorders between Todd Ponsky, MD and Diana Diesen, MD. Dr. Diesen is assistant professor of surgery and pediatric surgery fellowship program director at the University
podcast · 45:51 · Dec 2020
Wilms Tumor: Audio Chapter
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An interactive discussion about Wilms tumor between Todd Ponsky, MD, Avraham Schlager, and Peter Ehrlich, MD.Dr. Peter Ehrlich is a professor of pediatrics surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital who is also a vi
podcast · 64:03 · Jan 2021
Update Course Rewind: 2021 Top Ten Key Takeaways
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The 9th annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course was held as a webinar on August 27, 2021. We had a lot of lively discussion and engaging presentations on the latest updates in pediatric surgery. In this video we are reviewing the top ten key
video · 16:02 · Oct 2021
Update Course Rewind: 2022 Top Ten Key Takeaways
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The 10th annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course was held as a webinar on August 30, 2022. We had a lot of lively discussion and engaging presentations on the latest updates in pediatric surgery. In this video we are reviewing the top ten ke
video · Jun 2023
Pyloric Stenosis with Dr. Alex Bondoc
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In this episode, we review the symptoms, diagnosis and management of pyloric stenosis with Dr. Alex Bondoc, pediatric surgeon from Cincinnati Children's.
Host: Em Gootee, Kim Priban
Key Topics Covered:
Common Diagnoses: Explo
podcast · 16:20 · Jun 2024
Update Course Rewind: 2023 Top Ten Key Takeaways
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The 11th annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course was held as a webinar on August 29, 2022. We had a lot of lively discussion and engaging presentations on the latest updates in pediatric surgery. In this video we are reviewing the top ten ke
video · 16:22 · Jun 2024
Choledocholithiasis with Drs. David Vitale & Lucas Neff
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In this episode, we're reviewing the management of choledocholithiasis with with Drs. David Vitale from Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Lucas Neff from Wake Forest Baptist.
Host: Dr. Cecilia Gigena
podcast · 15:27 · Jul 2024
Emerging & Future Directions
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#APSA50: Artificial Intelligence
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This episode is the third in our #APSA50 series, where we teamed up with the Behind the Knife Podcast to cover the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. In this episode, we interviewed the Dr. Michael Muel
podcast · 15:04 · Dec 2020
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Pediatric and Young Adult Image-Guided Percutaneous Bone Biopsy-A New Standard of Care?
The study evaluated 169 biopsies in 141 patients over a 10-year period at a single institution.
clinicalSophia Schermerhorn0:13 ↗
Nearly 90% of the biopsies were core-needle biopsies.
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All biopsies were performed with image guidance, most commonly CT, sometimes combined with fluoroscopy and ultrasound.
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All biopsies were performed by interventional radiologists.
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97.9% of biopsies were diagnostic.
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Only 3 patients required repeat biopsy.
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There was one patient with transient sciatic nerve paresis, which resolved.
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The complication rate was 0.7%.
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The approach provided sufficient tissue for histology, immunostains, and molecular studies.
clinicalSophia Schermerhorn0:46 ↗
Immunostains and molecular studies are increasingly essential for modern risk stratification and targeted therapy.
clinicalSophia Schermerhorn0:46 ↗
Image-guided percutaneous biopsy should be strongly considered the diagnostic modality of choice for pediatric bone and soft tissue tumors.
opinionSophia Schermerhorn0:56 ↗
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid nodules are less common in children than adults, but when detected in children they are more likely to be malignant
epidemiologicalDiana Deason6:23 ↗
When children present with thyroid cancer, they are more likely to have extension outside of the thyroid, regional lymph node involvement, and distant metastasis compared to adults
clinicalDiana Deason6:31 ↗
Risk factors for thyroid nodules and cancer include previous exposure to radiation or alkylating agents, such as treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, or CNS tumors
clinicalDiana Deason4:08 ↗
Thyroid conditions and cancers have familial predisposition including MEN syndromes, PTEN hamartoma tumor syndromes, and APC-associated polyposis syndromes
clinicalDiana Deason4:27 ↗
Current ATA recommendations state that hyperfunctioning nodules (hot nodules) do not need to be biopsied if they are going to be resected
guidelineDiana Deason8:08 ↗
Ultrasound features suspicious for thyroid malignancy include hypoechoic mass, irregular margins, increased blood flow, and microcalcifications
clinicalDiana Deason9:57 ↗
In adults, lesions less than 1 centimeter are not biopsied, but in pediatric patients size cutoffs cannot be used as in adults; ultrasound characteristics and clinical context determine biopsy indication
guidelineDiana Deason11:12 ↗
Papillary thyroid cancer in children shows bilateral disease in up to 30% of patients and multifocal disease in up to 65% of pediatric patients
epidemiologicalDiana Deason15:00 ↗
Current recommendations for papillary thyroid cancer are total or near-total thyroidectomy due to risk of bilateral disease, multifocal disease, increased recurrence risk with lobectomy alone, and ability to optimize for radioactive iodine therapy
guidelineDiana Deason15:00 ↗
Nerve monitoring is used routinely during thyroidectomy; while it does not decrease risk of nerve injury, it is helpful in identifying the recurrent laryngeal nerve, especially in patients with bulky cervical disease
opinionDiana Deason17:07 ↗
There is no evidence to support prophylactic lateral neck dissection in pediatric thyroid cancer
guidelineDiana Deason18:33 ↗
After total thyroidectomy, PTH level less than 10-15 in recovery indicates higher risk for hypocalcemia and warrants starting calcium replacement or calcitriol
clinicalDiana Deason19:37 ↗
Low-risk papillary thyroid cancer (disease confined to thyroid with no metastatic lymph nodes) requires only postoperative thyroglobulin monitoring with TSH goal of 0.5-1, ultrasound at 6 months then annually for 5 years, and no radioactive iodine
guidelineDiana Deason21:12 ↗
Intermediate-risk patients (extensive central neck disease or any lateral neck disease) and high-risk patients (extensive regional disease, local invasion, or distant metastasis) receive radioactive iodine postoperatively
guidelineDiana Deason21:48 ↗
High-risk papillary thyroid cancer patients have TSH suppression goal of less than 0.1, while low-risk patients have goal of 0.5-1
guidelineDiana Deason27:31 ↗
Follicular lesions are indeterminate specimens representing about one-third of FNA results, with three subtypes: follicular lesion of undetermined significance, follicular lesion concerning for neoplasm, and suspicious/suggestive of malignancy with follicular component
clinicalDiana Deason23:05 ↗
Follicular lesions of undetermined significance have 5-15% malignancy risk in adults but approximately 28% in pediatric literature
epidemiologicalDiana Deason24:07 ↗
Follicular neoplasms have reported malignancy rate of 15-30% but more recent data suggests 50-60% in pediatric patients
epidemiologicalDiana Deason24:18 ↗
Most recent ATA recommendations are that all indeterminate lesions in children be resected due to higher malignancy risk compared to adults
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