Podcast Library

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Pediatric Abdominal Tumor Resections: A Prospective Multi-institution Study

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are multi-disciplinary approaches to standardize perioperative care. This is the first...

Medical Costs of Patients Undergoing Esophageal Atresia Repair are Mainly Influenced by Associated Malformations

Background Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare disease requiring surgical repair, usually within the first days of life. Patients with EA require...

Long-term Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Injection Into the External Anal Sphincters: An Effective New Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Children

Botulinum toxin (BT) is a well-recognised treatment of chronic functional constipation (FC) and soiling refractory to medical treatment. The aims...

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors reduce hepatic fibrosis and lipid accumulation in rat intestinal failure-associated liver disease models

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors (DPP4-I) against liver damage, especially...

Usefulness of lateral-anteroposterior dimeter ratio in patients with tracheomalacia associated with esophageal atresia

Abstract Purpose Tracheomalacia (TM) is commonly associated with esophageal atresia (EA) and compression by the brachiocephalic artery is a factor...

Complication Rates and Variability in Gastrojejunostomy Tube Usage in Infants and Children

Gastrojejunostomy tube (GJT) placement is commonly performed for enteral access and post-pyloric feeding in children with gastric feeding...

STAT trial: stoma or intestinal anastomosis for necrotizing enterocolitis: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Abstract Purpose The STAT trial is a multicenter randomized controlled trial in 12 centers worldwide aiming to determine the most effective...

The efficacy of partial versus total splenectomy in the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective To explore the comparative postoperative efficacy of partial splenectomy (PS) and total splenectomy (TS) in the treatment of...

How Many Lymph Nodes are Enough in Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma?

Treatment strategies for paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma (PT RMS) are based on stage, which requires accurate lymph node (LN) evaluation. Previous...

Physical Activity Levels in Children with Esophageal Atresia and Congenital Heart Disease: A Comparative Multicenter Study

Aim of the Study Esophageal atresia (EA) is associated with impaired motor development, cardiopulmonary function, and physical activity (PA)....

Sex-specific differences in the severity of pulmonary hypoplasia in experimental congenital diaphragmatic hernia and implications for extracellular vesicle-based therapy

Abstract Purpose Amniotic fluid stem cell extracellular vesicles (AFSC-EVs) hold regenerative potential to treat hypoplastic lungs secondary to...

Features of recurrence and contralateral metachronous inguinal hernia (CMIH) in the patients underwent laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for pediatric inguinal hernia

Abstract Purpose Recurrence and contralateral metachronous inguinal hernia (CMIH) are important postoperative complications in patients with...

Angiopoietin-1 attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxemia in a Hirschsprung’s disease murine model by improving intestinal vascular integrity: implications for treating postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) mitigates inflammation as a proangiogenic growth factor. Action of Ang1 on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced...

Enhancement of enteric neural stem cell neurogenesis by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in experimental Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract Purpose Stem cell therapy offers a promising solution for congenital diseases like Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR). Optimizing stem cell...

A biologically transparent illumination device is more useful in children for detecting the position of the nasogastric tube in the stomach

Abstract Purpose The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Biologically Transparent Illumination (BTI) device for confirming the correct...

Robotics in Pediatric Urology: A Review

Recent technological advances have enabled pediatric urologist to push the envelope of minimally invasive techniques. Recently, implementing...

Association of Initiation of Statewide Pediatric Trauma Collaborative and Hospital Preventable Transfer Rates

The Utah Pediatric Trauma Network (UPTN), established in 2019, is a collaboration of hospitals that have implemented guidelines to optimize...

Magnets in Paediatric Surgery

Magnetism, recognized in ancient Greece and China, is a fundamental physical force influencing numerous domains, including medicine and surgery....

Management and outcomes of acute appendicitis in children with congenital heart disease

Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) care has evolved during the past decades. Advances in care have contributed to improved...

Role of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage for managing bile lake formation after Kasai portoenterostomy

Abstract Purpose Bile lake (BL) formation following Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) can complicate the prognosis of biliary atresia (BA)....

Intestinal Anastomosis During Enterostomy Takedown Using a 5 mm Miniature Endostapler Compared to Conventional Handsewn Technique

Enterostomy takedown is common in neonates with Hirschsprung’s disease, anorectal malformations, or necrotizing enterocolitis. Stapled bowel...

Long-Term Orthopaedic and Radiological Outcomes of Symphysis Approximation without Osteotomy in Primary Bladder Exstrophy Repair

Introduction Previous assumptions suggested that the technique of approximation without osteotomy in primary exstrophy repair (PER) could only be...

The 37th international symposium on pediatric surgical research

Prehospital Reverse Shock Index Times Glasgow Coma Scale as a Predictor for Trauma Intervention in Paediatric Trauma Patients

Previous studies have identified the reverse shock index x Glasgow Coma Scale (rSIG) as a tool for predicting the need for trauma intervention in...

Approaches to the Diagnosis and Management of Paediatric Ovarian Tumours and Oncological Outcomes in a Single-centre Study. Evidence in Support Of IPSO Reccomendations

Approaches to paediatric ovarian tumours vary. Cross-sectional imaging is reliable but not always performed. Laparoscopic tumourectomy, although...

Robotic Surgery in Paediatric Oncology: Expanding Boundaries and Defining Relevant Indications

This article reviews the establishment and progress of the Multidisciplinary Paediatric Robotic Program in a high-volume paediatric surgery...

Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus Excavatum: Long-term Experience at a Single Center

To evaluate factors associated with excellent correction in pectus excavatum patients undergoing vacuum bell therapy (VBT).

Continuous Incisional Infusion of Local Anaesthetic (CIILA) Reduces Postoperative Opioid Usage in Children

Adequate post-operative pain relief is associated with shorter recovery time and higher patient satisfaction. Universally, opioids have been the...

Role of Emerging Urinary Biomarkers in Predicting Progressive Deterioration of Kidney Function in Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract: Trefoil Family Factor 3, Alpha Soluble Klotho and Urinary Microalbuminuria

Chronic kidney disease is an irreversible fate of many CAKUT (Congenital Abnormalities of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract) patients. Biomarkers...

Outcomes of Management of Anterior Anus in Girls in Glasgow, UK

Anterior anus is considered part of the spectrum of anorectal malformations in girls and has been associated with childhood constipation. However,...

Recurrent Recto-colonic Septum After Duhamel's Surgery: Novel Effective Treatment

Duhamel's surgery is considered a safe and effective treatment of colonic aganglionosis (CA). Recurrent colo-rectal septum represents a relatively...

A Multidisciplinary Assessment of Standard Low Dose Versus Ultra-low Dose Chest CT Scans for Pectus Excavatum Imaging

Evaluation of ultra-low dose chest CT imaging for the assessment of pectus excavatum severity as determined by pediatric radiologists and...

Predictors of Conservative Management Failure in Pediatric Renal Trauma: National Trauma Database Insights

This study aimed to evaluate contemporary management strategies of pediatric renal trauma, focusing on the failure of conservative management and...

The Transition of Patients with an ACE: Referral Pathway and Outcomes

Transition of paediatric patients is challenging. This study aimed to assess the transition pathway for patients who underwent an ACE procedure as...

Pathological Insights into Non-Neoplastic Renal Parenchyma in Wilms Tumor: Implications for Nephron-Sparing Surgery

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the non-neoplastic renal parenchyma in Wilms tumor (WT) and investigate its impact on nephron-sparing...

Prevalence, Mortality, and Associated Anomalies in Esophageal Atresia: A Retrospective Study of Finnish Population Data (2004–2017)

Introduction The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of esophageal atresia (EA), frequency of associated anomalies, and mortality...