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Complications and Disease Recurrence After Ileocecal Resection in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Retrospective Study

Objective The aim of this retrospective study was to describe the risk of postoperative recurrence (POR) after ileocecal resection, the occurrence...

Single-cell RNA sequencing of intestinal immune cells in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) causes fatal intestinal necrosis in neonates, but its etiology is unknown. We analyzed the...

Functional outcome of Hirschsprung's disease in children: A single center study at The Children's Hospital Lahore

Abstract Aim Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a congenital bowel disorder resulting in functional dysmotility. Advancement in surgical techniques...

Clinical application of enhanced recovery after surgery concept in laparoscopic treatment of pediatric acute appendicitis

Abstract Background This study assesses whether enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is beneficial in treating acute appendicitis in pediatrics...

Role of surgery in neuroblastoma

Abstract Neuroblastoma is the most common malignant solid tumor handled by pediatric surgeons. It is well-known that neuroblastoma shows variable...

Single-direction thoracoscopic lobectomy for incomplete pulmonary fissure in children with congenital pulmonary airway malformation: initial experience and propensity score-matched analysis

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of single-direction lobectomy for congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), especially...

The BIDIAP index: a clinical, analytical and ultrasonographic score for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children

Abstract Background Pediatric acute appendicitis (PAA) continues to be a diagnostic challenge today. The diagnostic performance of classical...

Long term results of non-refluxing ureteral reimplantation in the pediatric population

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the long-term results of UR and to determine the difference between patients with VUR and OMU in terms of...

Stem cell activation during distraction enterogenesis in the murine colon

Abstract Purpose Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a devastating disease. We have proposed spring-mediated distraction enterogenesis for intestinal...

Commentary on “Unjumbling the TWIST score for testicular torsion: systematic review and meta‑analysis”

Investigation of VGLL3 and sub-target genes in the aetiology of paediatric acute appendicitis: a prospective case–control study

Abstract Purpose Vestigial like family member 3 (VGLL3) and its sub-target genes show considerable transcriptomic overlap in terms of several...

Drain placement in paediatric complicated appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Children undergoing appendicectomy for complicated appendicitis are at an increased risk of post-operative morbidity. Placement of an...

How does the number of training years in pediatric surgery affect appendectomy outcomes?

Abstract Introduction Appendectomy has traditionally been considered as a training operation for junior pediatric surgeons during their training...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: January 2023, APSA Issue

We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles this week to bring you some of the latest news! This week we are discussing three articles...

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...

Regenerative medicine: current research and perspective in pediatric surgery

Abstract The field of regenerative medicine, encompassing several disciplines including stem cell biology and tissue engineering, continues to...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...