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The Future of Pediatric Surgery—Women and Part Time?

Introduction Working conditions are changing rapidly in medicine. We analyzed the actual work situation and future plans in the next 5 years and...

Biliary Atresia Part II

This podcast is a discussion of the international approach to diagnosis and management of biliary atresia, amongst Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Yamataka...

Intestinal Rehabilitation, Episode 2: Overwhelming intestinal damage, Part 1

We're back with a new episode from the Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. This time we're talking about the...

Intellectual development of patients with biliary atresia who underwent living donor liver transplantation in infancy

Abstract Background The impact of pediatric liver transplantation on intellectual development has yet to be determined. We investigated the...

Behind the mask: extended use of surgical masks is not associated with increased risk of surgical site infection

Abstract Purpose COVID-19 has prompted significant policy change, with critical attention to the conservation of personal protective equipment...

Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis with two-dimensional shear wave elastography in biliary atresia before Kasai portoenterostomy

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the application value of two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) for non-invasive diagnosis of liver...

A role for abdominal ultrasound in discriminating suspected necrotizing enterocolitis in congenital heart disease patients

Abstract Purpose We evaluated the diagnostic utility of abdominal ultrasound (AUS), an adjunct to abdominal X-ray (AXR), for necrotizing...

Training low–middle-income (LMIC) pediatric surgeons in a high-income country (HIC) program

Abstract Background A popular paradigm to support surgical education for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is partnering with high-income...

Differential expression of miRNA in histological subtype of Wilms tumor

Abstract Introduction Wilms tumor is the most common renal malignancy in children and difficult to differentiate from other paediatric abdominal...

A dual-institutional study on first-year practice outcomes of pediatric surgeons who trained in the era of work hour restrictions

Abstract Background In July 2003, an 80-h work week restriction for residencies was mandated. This was met with skepticism regarding its potential...

Evaluation and management of “low” anorectal malformation in male children: an observational study

Abstract Purpose ARM with perineal fistula has been traditionally defined as low ARM (LARM). This study was conducted to evaluate LARM in male...

Surgical considerations for neuroblastoma-associated opsoclonus–myoclonus–ataxia syndrome: a series of 14 patients from a single institution

Abstract Introduction Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer of neural crest cells occasionally associated with opsoclonus–myoclonus–ataxia syndrome...

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A Novel Low Cost Minimally Invasive Surgical System Allows for the Translation of Modern Pediatric Surgical Technology to Low- and Middle-Income Nations

AbstractBackgroundThere is a critical need for pediatric surgical humanitarian care. The role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in these...

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children: Article review and the preliminary Maltese experience

ABSTRACTBackground: In the past two decades, laparoscopy has provided an alternative approach to inguinal hernia repair. The aim of this review is...

Effectiveness of Telesimulation for Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery Essential Skills Training

AbstractBackgroundIn the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing rules, access to in-person training activities had temporarily...

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA): A novel surgical technique for scarless thyroidectomy in pediatric surgery

AbstractTransoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) is a novel surgical technique in thyroid surgery that provides a feasible...

Congenital oesophageal stenosis in oesophageal atresia: underrecognised and often missed?

Abstract Purpose Congenital oesophageal stenosis (COS) is characterised by an intrinsic oesophageal narrowing that is present, but not necessarily...

Early versus late-onset necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth infants in the neonatal intensive care unit

Abstract Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), one of the most severe emergencies in neonates, is a multifactorial disease with diverse risk...

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Publication date: February 2022Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 31, Issue 1Author(s):

Surgeon, patient, and caregiver perspective of pediatric surgical telemedicine in the COVID-19 pandemic era

Abstract Purpose Adoption of telemedicine (TME) in surgical specialties, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, has previously been slow. The purpose of...

Minimally Invasive Repair of Asymmetric Pectus Excavatum: An Alternative Technique to Treating Asymmetric Morphology

AbstractMinimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum or the Nuss procedure has become the standard operation for pectus excavatum repair. Pectus...

A Systematic review & meta-analysis comparing outcomes of endoscopic treatment of primary vesico ureteric reflux in children with polyacrylate poly alcohol copolymer versus dextranomer hyaluranic acid

AbstractBackground & AimsThere are conflicting reports on the efficacy of bulking agents for vesico ureteric reflux (VUR). In this meta-analysis...

A meta-analysis of testicular torsion and orchiectomy in pediatric patients during the COVID 19 pandemic

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Mini Thoracic CT Adequately Determines Haller Index and Decreases Radiation Exposure in Children with Pectus Excavatum

AbstractIntroductionThe preoperative assessment of Pectus Excavatum (PE) is resource intensive. CT chest for the purpose of calculating a Haller...

The role of motion tracking in assessing technical skill acquisition using a neonatal 3D-printed thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheo-esophageal fistula simulator

AbstractIntroductionAcquiring the technical skills required for thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia with tracheo-esophageal fistula...

Modified Laparoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Children: Does Subcutaneous Suture Type Matter?

Structured AbstractBackgroundLaparoscopic gastrostomy tube (GT) placement carries the risk of early tube dislodgement and is often modified with...

Disparities in Utilization of Laparoscopic Colectomies in Pediatric Crohn's Disease

AbstractPurpose: Pediatric patients with Crohn's disease often require colectomies. The laparoscopic approach is considered safe, but there is...

Correlation of anorectal malformation complexity and associated urologic abnormalities

Background: Patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) commonly have associated urologic anomalies. Few large studies exist to accurately...

PREDICTORS OF CLINICAL RESPONSE OF ESOPHAGEAL DILATATIONS IN PEDIATRIC POPULATION

AbstractdIntroductionEsophageal strictures are a common condition, and pediatric surgeons confront them regularly. Despite being performed very...

Amoxycillin/Clavulanic acid monotherapy in complicated pediatric appendicitis: Good enough?

ABSTRACTBackground: Antibiotic choice for complicated appendicitis should be based on both microbiological effectiveness as well as ease of...

Reply to Letter to the Editor: “Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) prevents wound dehiscence following posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP): An exploratory case-control study”

We are very excited for the Letter to the Editor sent by Bruna Aliotto Nalin Tedesco and colleagues from Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo,...

Does Surgical Approach Matter in the Treatment of Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis?

AbstractBackgroundThis study aims to compare the morbidity of open versus laparoscopic colectomy or proctocolectomy for pediatric patients with...

Robotic-Assisted Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents: Do BMI Limits Apply?

AbstractBackgroundRobotic-assisted vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) in adolescent patients has been shown to have comparable outcomes to...

Biliary Atresia Part I

This podcast is a discussion of the international approach to diagnosis and management of biliary atresia, amongst Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Yamataka...

Thoracoscopic surgery for congenital lung malformations: Does previous infection really matter?

Background/ purpose: Elective resection of congenital lung malformations (CLMs) is still debatable. The two main risks are malignant...