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

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

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)...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Implications of Isolated Free Fluid in Pediatric Trauma Patients

The imaging finding of isolated free fluid in pediatric trauma patients is of unclear clinical significance. The study's purpose was to identify...

Lower Childhood Opportunity Index is Associated With Delayed Diagnosis of Anorectal Malformations

Delay in diagnosis of anorectal malformations (ARM) can potentially lead to adverse events. Perineal and rectovestibular fistulas are more likely...

Postnatal Clinical Features and Surgical Strategies of Gastrointestinal Tract Duplications Diagnosed Prenatally

There are few studies on systematic analysis of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) duplications diagnosed prenatally. This study aimed to investigate...

Letter to “How Many Lymph Nodes are Enough in Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma?”

Ovarian Torsion in Prepubertal Girls: Clinical Characteristics, Biological and Radiological Features, Reccurency Rate

The diagnosis of ovarian torsion is made with delay among pre-pubertal girls and the management after the surgical detorsion is poorly codified....

Case-Based Journal Review: Inguinal Hernia 2025

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...

Neighborhood-based Social Determinants of Health are Associated With Decreased Helmet Use in Young Children

We sought to determine the association between neighborhood-level social determinants of health (SDoH) and protective helmet use for young...

Impact of Centralization of Care for Patients With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Sweden

There is very limited data regarding the impact of centralization of care of patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The National...

History of Pediatric Surgery in Spain

During the 19th century, Spanish children represented one of the most vulnerable population groups in Europe. Pediatric surgery and children care...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Successful Treatment of Early Presenting Intussusception With a Single Dose of Corticosteroid: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial by Acer-Demir et al

The authors of this study [1] claim to have performed a prospective randomised trial, with randomisation using the sealed envelope technique. In...

Standardizing Perineal Body Assessment in Low ARM Management: A Call for Objective Criteria

We read with interest the study by Lindert and Curry proposing a pragmatic algorithm to guide surgical decision-making in females with low...

Outcome of Endoscopic Ablation of Late-childhood Posterior Urethral Valves: Case Series and Literature Review

This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of endoscopic valve ablation (EVA) in children diagnosed with posterior urethral valves (PUV) during...

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Risk factors of bowel perforation in neonates with Hirschsprung disease

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Comparison of transvesicoscopic Cohen and transvesicoscopic Politano-Leadbetter ureteral reimplantation in the treatment of ureterovesical junction obstruction (UVJO) in children: a single-center long-term follow-up study

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Colorectal Quiz: Episode 46 - Hirschsprung's Disease

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, Kristy Rialon, and Lily Cheng explore the diagnostic and surgical...

Adherence to Federal Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Children's Surgery

Despite increased awareness of the potential harms of prescription opioid use, a need remains for effective opioid stewardship within pediatric...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming has been a pillar of many academic institutions, aiming to increase diversity in medicine,...

Risk Factors of Undescended Testis in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Multicenter Study in Japan

This study aimed to examine the incidence of undescended testis (UDT) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and clinical risk factors for...

Cost Effectiveness of Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury Screening: A Decision Tree Analysis

Early identification of blunt cerebrovascular injury in the pediatric (

Blockade of B-cell-activating factor may alleviate liver injury by restraining interferon-γ expression in T cells in experimental biliary atresia

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Risk factors and prevention and treatment methods of anastomotic stricture after esophageal atresia repair: a literature review

Survival analysis of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children treated with thoracoscopy: a single-center experience

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