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Surgical Factors Influencing Local Relapse and Outcome in the Treatment of Unilateral Nephroblastoma

Objective: This study aims to identify factors associated with the occurrence of local relapse (LR) after treatment for unilateral...

Molecular profiling identifies targeted therapy opportunities in pediatric solid cancer

To evaluate the clinical impact of molecular tumor profiling (MTP) with targeted sequencing panel tests, pediatric patients with extracranial...

Synthetic versus Biological Patches for CDH: A Comparison of Recurrence Rates and Adverse Events, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis

Objective: Our systematic review aims to compare recurrence rates and complications of biological versus synthetic patches for the repair of...

An evaluation of the association between radiological parameters and survival outcomes in pediatric patients with hepatoblastoma

Abstract Background We evaluated the survival outcomes following hepatic resection as a treatment modality in pediatric patients with...

A pilot study characterizing longitudinal changes in fecal microbiota of patients with Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis

Abstract Purpose Hirschsprung disease is a neurointestinal disease that occurs due to failure of enteric neural crest-derived cells to complete...

One-stage transanal endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease: experience with 229 neonates

Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transanal endorectal pull-through (TEPT) and the long-term outcomes in newborns with...

Differential expression profiling of onco and tumor-suppressor genes from major-signaling pathways in Wilms’ tumor

Abstract Purpose Wilms’ tumor is the most-frequent malignant-kidney tumor in children under 3–4 years of age and is caused by genetic alterations...

Implementation of enhanced recovery protocols reduces opioid use in pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery

Abstract Purpose Enhanced recovery protocols [ERPs] standardize care and have been demonstrated to improve surgical quality in adults. We...

Persistent cloaca with fetal ascites: clinical features and perinatal management

Abstract Purpose Fetuses with persistent cloaca are known to develop urine or meconium backflow into the abdominal cavity caused by obstruction of...

Letter to the Editor in reference to the article entitled ‘Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) study: the first report in children to evaluate the oropharyngeal dysphagia after esophageal atresia repair’

Clinical features of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Haüser syndrome diagnosed at under 16 years old: results from a questionnaire survey conducted on all institutions of pediatric surgery and pediatric urology in Japan

Abstract Purpose Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Häuser syndrome (MRKH) usually presents with primary amenorrhea after puberty. The present study...

COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown: what has changed in common home accidents such as foreign bodies and corrosive injuries?

Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected our lives in all areas. Due to the social isolation policies implemented during this...

Role of urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL), Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1(MCP-1), and Interleukin-6(IL-6) as biomarkers in pediatric patients with hydronephrosis

Abstract Objectives The decision to surgically intervene in a hydronephrotic kidney in children is based on many debatable guidelines, some...

What is the best approach for pediatric kidney stones of moderate-sized between shock wave lithotripsy, ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery?

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare the results of ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UMP), shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and...

Endoscopic septum division of tubular esophageal duplication in two children and systematic review

Abstract Tubular esophageal duplication is a rare congenital malformation The surgical treatment of this lesion can be challenging. We aimed to...

Laparoscopic versus open repair of congenital duodenal obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose To assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic versus open repair of congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO), we conducted a...

Intraoperative evaluation of testicular vascularization and perfusion in rat testicles with indocyanine green (ICG)/near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent imaging after torsion–detorsion and reperfusion

Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate testicular perfusion and vascularization with intraoperative ICG/NIR imaging in a...

Serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a diagnostic tool in pediatric acute appendicitis: a prospective validation study

Abstract Introduction NGAL has recently been studied as a biomarker in the diagnostic context of pediatric acute appendicitis (PAA), although...

Laparoscopy ıs a defınıtıve dıagnostıc method for auto-amputated ovary ın ınfants

Abstract Purpose Antenatal auto-amputation of the ovary is an extremely rare event, and its diagnosis is difficult. We aimed to retrospectively...

Intrauterine exposure to oxidative stress induces caspase-1-dependent enteric nerve cell pyroptosis

Abstract Purpose This study determined whether oxidative stress causes the developmental abnormalities of the enteric nervous system during the...

Current management of the urachal anomalies (UA). Lessons learned from the clinical practice

Abstract Purpose It has been suggested that symptomatic UA requires surgical excision. However, the management of asymptomatic urachus is still...

Tissue adhesive, adhesive tape, and sutures for skin closure of paediatric surgical wounds: prospective randomized clinical trial

Background: Tissue adhesive, adhesive tape, and sutures are used to close surgical incisions. However, it is unclear which produces the best...

Systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of early enteral nutrition as an isolated component of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery [ERAS] in children after bowel anastomosis surgery

Background: Postoperative feeding practices are not uniform in children undergoing bowel anastomosis surgery. Primary aim of this review was to...

Intestinal Rehabilitation, Episode 4: Surgical Management, Part 2

We're back with the second part of discussing surgical management with Drs. Michael Helmrath and Paul Wales from Intestinal Rehabilitation Center...

Clinical and radiologic factors associated with adnexal torsion in premenarchal and menarchal children and adolescents

Background: Adnexal torsion is a gynecologic emergency in children and adolescents but remains a challenging diagnosis, with no consistent...

Fundoplication without esophagocrural sutures: Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinical trial

Introduction: We previously conducted a randomized trial that showed a lack of need for esophagocrural (EC) sutures during fundoplication when no...

Construction of a combined random forest and artificial neural network diagnosis model to screening potential biomarker for hepatoblastoma

Abstract Purpose The purpose of our study is to identify potential biomarkers of hepatoblastoma (HB) and further explore the pathogenesis of it....

Primary exploring the value of metagenomic next‐generation sequencing in detecting pathogenic bacteria of cholangitis with biliary atresia after Kasai operation

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the value of metagenomic next‐generation sequencing (mNGS) in detecting pathogenic bacteria of cholangitis for...

The Influence of the Introduction of Biologic Agents on Surgical Intervention in Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Objectives: To determine how the use of biological therapy is associated with surgical intervention for paediatric inflammatory bowel disease...

Diagnosis and treatment of benign adipocytic tumors in children

Abstract Purpose To describe demographic, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of pediatric patients with benign adipocytic tumors...

Revisión de la bibliografía sobre Atresia de Esofago

Ya es de publico conocimiento que dia a dia se publican miles de articulos sobre distintas patologías y que es muy dificil seguirlo.  En este ...

Skipping the cord during laparoscopic percutaneous internal ring suturing in children, is it reasonable?

Abstract Background As a minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children was introduced. Percutaneous internal ring...

Relationship between the expression levels of CD4+ T cells, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-33 in the liver of biliary atresia and postoperative cholangitis, operative age and early jaundice clearance

Abstract Objective To investigate the expression levels of CD4+ T cells, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-33 in liver tissue of BA, and the relationship with...

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Article Review: July 2022, PAPS Issue

Here's the July 2022 issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to Dr. Mary Brindle and authors Drs. Erik Skarsgard, Dunya Moghul...

To Err is human, but what happens when surgeons Err?

Background: Physicians involved in adverse events may suffer from second victim syndrome and can experience emotional and physical distress long...

Comparing open and thoracoscopy approach for the treatment of pulmonary sequestration in children

Abstract Background In this article, we are going to report our experience on thoracoscopy approach for pulmonary sequestration in children and...