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The PODCAST-question: postoperative dilation versus calibration after surgical treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease—what is necessary?

Outcomes of general paediatric surgical neonates managed at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Recto-sacral index for diagnosis of rectal dilatation in male intermediate/high-type anorectal malformations: a retrospective cohort study

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Lessons in Leadership from Military-Informed Pediatric Surgeons

Publication date: Available online 26 February 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Cortnie R. Vaughn, Mubeen A. Jafri, Lucas A....

Robotic surgery for pancreatic disorders in children: insights from two centers

This study aimed to present our experience in applying robotic-assisted surgery for managing pancreatic disorders in children.

Antegrade continence enema treatment can lead to proximal colonic dilation while preserving motility in children with constipation

The aim of this study was to evaluate colonic motility and anatomy in children treated with antegrade continence enema (ACE), utilizing colonic...

From vision to validation: operational pathways for safe, equitable AI in pediatric surgery

Transgenic mouse model of congenital choledochal cyst

Tiny Bodies, Big Battles: Damage Control Resuscitation Goes Pediatric

Publication date: Available online 25 February 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Torbjorg Holtestaul, Robert Letton, Margaret Gallagher

LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN ILEAL POUCH-ANAL ANASTOMOSIS IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Restorative Proctocolectomy (RP) with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA) represents the gold-standard surgical treatment for patients requiring...

Letter to the Editor Comment on : Preservation of the azygos vein versus ligation of the azygos vein during surgical repair of esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula-a systematic review and meta-analysis

We read with interest the systematic review and meta-analysis by Shahid et al [1]. comparing preservation versus ligation of the azygos vein...

Correction: Laparoscopy for non-palpable undescended testis: comparing outcomes in syndromic and non-syndromic children

Infections following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum in pediatric patients: a multi-institutional retrospective cohort study of the Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium

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Placental extracellular vesicles stimulate intestinal re-growth after massive small bowel resection in a rat model

Survival in children with hepatoblastoma and pulmonary metastatic disease at diagnosis based on extent of metastases and need for surgical clearance

This study analyzed the effect of pulmonary metastatic burden at diagnosis and response to chemotherapy on disease-free and overall survival in...

Small skin incision and less suture material reduce granuloma after laparoscopic gastrostomy: a prospective observational study in children

SKIP SEGMENT HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE: UNICENTRIC EXPERIENCE WITH FOUR CASES AND SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Skip lesion aganglionosis is characterized by intestinal aganglionosis interrupted by portions of normally ganglionated bowel that is located in...

Anovestibular fistula versus other subtypes in female patients with low-type anorectal malformation: differential patterns in defecation function improvement and associated anomalies at a single institution

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The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Pediatric Surgical Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Publication date: Available online 21 February 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Claire Wunker, Yousef Ibrahim, Chisengo...

Life outcomes of being born with anorectal malformation: a systematic review of intersectional reporting, mental health co-morbidities, and psychosocial experiences in adulthood

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Corrigendum: Giant Omphalocele: Systematic Review of Pulmonary Complications and Implications for Neonatal Care

Oesophageal tissue engineering: optimisation of stereotactic robotic cell injection in decellularised oesophageal scaffolds

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Bedside Surgery in Neonates: Reaffirming the Importance of Contextual Interpretation

We thank Pio et al. [1] for their thoughtful and constructive perspective on our recent meta-analysis comparing bedside and conventional surgery...

Validation of an anorectal malformation trainer - Can a high-fidelity model simulate real life?

The reconstruction of anorectal malformations (ARMs) is a technical but reproducible operation. The average number of ARM repairs performed by...

A novel subvacuum dressing to treat superficial second-degree burn wounds in children: a prospective, randomized, non-inferiority, multicenter study

Superficial second-degree burns pose major clinical challenges, including extended healing time duration, infection risk, and patient discomfort....

Reducing clinician burden with an e-health platform for pediatric gastrostomy tube education: the One-4-ALL Initiative

We previously created an e-health tool, the One-4-ALL initiative, to provide perioperative education to families of children undergoing...

Intravesical botox as an effective therapy for giggle incontinence in children

How I Remember Mac Harmon

This was written on February 12, 2026, the day after my colleague and friend Mac Harmon died.

Early versus delayed repair in patients with anorectal malformation with perineal fistula

Beyond anatomy: emphasizing function and future gynecologic considerations in the management of anterior anus

Multicenter analysis of time interval to intussusception reduction: Success and complication rates

Recent evidence shows that a 6-8 hour interval between diagnosis and reduction of ileocolic intussusception does not negatively impact clinical...

The external Haller index as a new, reliable, and accurate evaluation of pectus excavatum associating clinical assessment, 3-D surface scanning measurement, and MRI.

Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common chest wall deformity. The traditional Haller index (HI), as measured using computed tomography (CT),...

Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Omphalocele: A Systematic Review

Omphalocele is one of the most common congenital defects of the abdominal wall. Although a genetic contribution is strongly suspected, the...

Letter to the Editor Comment on: The Space Child Neonatal Trainer (SCNT), a Novel 3D-Printed Simulator for Neonatal Laparoscopy

The publication on “The Space Child Neonatal Trainer (SCNT), a Novel 3D-Printed Simulator for Neonatal Laparoscopy [1]” is interesting. Although...

Long-Term pulmonary function outcomes in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Long-term follow-up in patients with anorectal malformation: MRI findings in relation to bowel function

This study aims to evaluate the post-reconstruction pelvic anatomy on MRI in the long-term follow-up of patients with anorectal malformations...