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Risk factors and a predictive model for testicular atrophy after laparoscopic orchiopexy in children

A De Novo Variant in Calponin2 Causes Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction: Evidence from Patient and Mouse Model

Pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO) is a severe gastrointestinal motility disorder with considerable genetic heterogeneity....

Pediatric cholecystectomy practices and training: an International Multicenter Survey by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Section of Paediatric Surgery

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Efficacy of pelvic floor rehabilitation and TENS in pediatric patients with refractory functional constipation: a randomized controlled study

Thoracoscopic staged repair for type A and type B esophageal atresia: outcomes from a tertiary center

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How to build an adolescent bariatric surgery program

Publication date: Available online 4 March 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Sadie Crouch, Kanika A. Bowen-Jallow

Efficacy and safety of α1-adrenergic blockers after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in pediatric kidney stones

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PAEDIATRIC ROBOTIC SURGERY SIMULATION: RESULTS OF A NATIONAL SURVEY AND SCOPING REVIEW

The present nationwide survey combined with a scoping review aimed to provide an overview of current paediatric robotic-assisted surgery (RAS)...

Letter to the Editor Comment on: Long-term follow-up in patients with anorectal malformation: MRI findings in relation to bowel function

We read with great interest the article by Huijgen et al., entitled "Long-term follow-up in patients with anorectal malformation: MRI findings in...

Letter to the Editor: Preservation of the Azygos Vein in Esophageal Atresia Repair: A Comparative Analysis of Recent Meta-Analyses

Since the first description of primary repair for esophageal atresia (EA), the core surgical technique has remained largely unchanged; however,...

Long-term nephro-urological follow-up after Hellstrom-Chapman vascular hitch: a safe and effective procedure preserving renal perfusion

Primary cause of extrinsic ureteropelvic junction obstruction is the crossing of accessory renal pole vessels. Vascular hitch (VH) is a safe and...

National trends in gastroschisis factors: maternal age, smoking status, race and ethnicity

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Indirect Evidence for the Volume–Outcome Relationship in Corrective Surgery for Hirschsprung Disease: Insights from Adult Colorectal Surgery

Hirschsprung disease (HD) is a rare malformation that requires complex corrective surgery. Low caseload, heterogeneous patient cohorts, and...

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

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

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.

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....

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...

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

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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...

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

Transgenic mouse model of congenital choledochal cyst

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

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

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

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...