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One-Stage versus Two-Stage ERCP followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the Management of Pediatric Choledocholithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The optimal approach to managing pediatric choledocholithiasis remains a subject of ongoing debate. Both single-stage strategies, combining...

Applying the ETHICAL model for the thoughtful adoption of fluorescence-guided surgery in pediatrics

As pediatric surgeons, we have observed a natural tension between the cautious behaviors of pediatric clinicians and the need for technological...

Androgen Receptor Localization in Human Oral Mucosa: Implications for Hypospadias Surgery

Hypospadias is a congenital defect of the urethra that often requires surgical correction. Oral mucosa (OM) is commonly used as a graft material...

A Report on Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation in Children: Confirmation of Germ Cell Preservation and Few Surgical Complications

Christopher J McCauley, Kathryn L McElhinney, Barbara A Lockart, Lori Schmitt, Amanda Zielen, Kyle E Orwig, Miguel Reyes-Múgica, Emilie K Johnson,...

Prenatal imaging for hypospadias: a bayesian analysis-based systematic review of diagnostic accuracy and key imaging features

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Characteristics of pelvic anatomy predict need for vaginal replacement during initial reconstruction of cloacal malformations

Vaginal replacement may be required during surgically complex reconstruction of a cloaca. The purpose of this study was to identify...

Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure compared to open repair for recurrent inguinal hernias in children: A multicenter retrospective study

Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) is a common procedure for pediatric inguinal hernia repair, in which the hernial sac is...

Imaging Stewardship for the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis: Improved ultrasound performance can decrease emergency department length of stay

When ultrasound (US) is non-diagnostic in pediatric patients being evaluated for appendicitis, additional imaging may be required, which incurs...

Letter to the editor regarding “Antecedents of mental health in parents of individuals born with ARM: The association between illness representations, negative and positive coping, and depressive symptoms”

The article by Magnavacca et al. [1], “Antecedents of Mental Health in Parents of Individuals Born with ARM: The Association Between Illness...

Piperacillin/tazobactam versus ceftriaxone/metronidazole for children with perforated appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose Methods Results Conclusion Clinical trial registration

An enhanced recovery after surgery for the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum in pediatric patients in Shanghai

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Maternal risk factors and closure techniques in gastroschisis: a 16-year retrospective review from a UK tertiary centre

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Enteral Autonomy and the Role of Abdominal Surgery in a Cohort of Infants with Gastroschisis

Assess the influence of bowel injury and additional abdominal surgical procedures in infants with gastroschisis in relation to time to full...

Comment on “Strong agreement between self-administered and interview-obtained bowel function score in patients with hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformation”

The Pediatric Surgeon's AI Toolbox: How Large Language Models Like ChatGPT Are Simplifying Practice and Expanding Global Access

Pediatric surgeons face substantial administrative workload. Large language models (LLMs) may streamline documentation, family communication,...

Letter to the editor regarding “Charges associated with preventable trauma transfers after application of pediatric brain injury guidelines (kBIG)”

We would like to commend the insightful article "Charges associated with Preventable Trauma Transfers after Application of Pediatric Brain Injury...

Association of Institutional Case Volume and Children's Surgery Verification with Morbidity/Mortality in Neonatal Duodenal Atresia Repair: A Multi-institutional Cohort Study

Duodenal atresia (DA) is a congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract requiring surgical repair in the neonatal period. This study aims...

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Comprehensive classification of cloacal malformation provides a useful guide for individualized targeted reconstruction

Review the usefulness of a comprehensive classification system to guide the type of uro-genital reconstruction needed in cloacal malformation.

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Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s):

Is age in children with Wilms tumour an important prognostic factor?

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Marcin Polok, Bernarda Kazanowska, Ewa Bień, Aleksandra...

Analysis of risk factors for poor incision healing after the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Xiaoyan Liu, Fan Yang, Zhenlei Jia, Ling Zhao, Zaili...

Differences in Chest Wall Between Dutch Adolescents with Pectus Carinatum and the General Pediatric Population: A Three-Dimensional Scanning Analysis

This study compares the External Haller Index in pectus carinatum patients to healthy adolescents, using 3D body imaging.

Geographic analysis and socioeconomic factors associated with pediatric window fall injuries in Utah: a nine-year retrospective study

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Letter to the editor regarding “Laparoscopic-assisted resection with adjunct sclerotherapy for abdominal lymphatic malformations: Long-term outcomes from a large cohort study”

We read with great interest the article entitled “Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection with Adjunct Sclerotherapy for Abdominal Lymphatic...

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of conservative versus surgical management in pediatric pancreatic trauma

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Mateo Londoño Barrientos, Sofia Pinzon Calderon, Carlos...

Clinical outcome and risk factors for recurrence of percutaneous external drainage in treating pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts

Publication date: November 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 38Author(s): Ken Chen, Shuhao Zhang, Qingjiang Chen

Musculoskeletal Outcomes Following Thoracoscopic Versus Conventional Open Repair of Esophageal Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from Pediatric Surgery Meta-Analysis (PESMA) Study Group

Mustafa Azizoglua, Sonia Perez Bertolezc, Tahsin Onat Kamcid, Serkan Arslane, Mehmet Hanifi Okurf, Maria Escolinog, Ciro Espositog, Tuba Erdem...

The King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital(KASCH) classification of anatomical gastrointestinal tract (GI) anomalies in conjoined twins

The aim of this study is to characterize the anatomical gastrointestinal (GI) tract anomalies observed in conjoined twins and to classify the...

Prenatal Lung Volumes and Postnatal Lung Perfusion in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Pilot Study

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) significantly impacts long-term pulmonary function. This study aimed to compare fetal MRI-derived lung...

Portal hypertension in biliary atresia: a Japanese biliary atresia registry study

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Is less more? A meta-analysis comparing single-port and multi-port robotic surgery in children

Single-port (SP) robotic surgery is a recent advancement in minimally invasive techniques, aiming to reduce surgical trauma compared to multi-port...

Current status of neonatal surgery in Japan: An analysis of data from the National Clinical Database Pediatric Surgical Registry

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Risk Factors for Post-Obstructive Diuresis Following Surgical Correction of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in pediatrics: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Post-obstructive diuresis (POD) is a potentially serious complication following surgical correction of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO)...

Combined MEK and YAP inhibition in a mouse model of neuroblastoma: A promising approach for minimal residual disease

The cure rate of high-risk neuroblastoma remains unsatisfactory, necessitating the development of novel therapies. We previously reported the in...

Quick Literature Updates Ep 23

We’re back with 23rd episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in...