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Letter to the Editor Regarding “Characteristics of pelvic anatomy predict need for vaginal replacement during initial reconstruction of cloacal malformations”

We read with great interest the recent article by Evans et al., “Characteristics of pelvic anatomy predict need for vaginal replacement during...

Artificial Intelligence for Prediction and Detection of Pediatric Surgical Site Infection

Publication date: Available online 24 December 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Andrew P. Bain, Jeffrey S. Upperman

Post-Injury Hypertension in Pediatric Renal Trauma Survivors: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Hypertension following childhood blunt renal trauma is poorly understood due to limited, single-institution data with variable follow-up....

A comparative study of pneumovesical Cohen versus laparoscopic dismembered Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation for primary obstructive megaureter in children

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Pancreatitis in Pediatric Patients with Pancreatic Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms: A Single Center Experience

Though rare, solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPN) are one of the most common, low-grade, malignant pediatric pancreatic neoplasms in children and...

Open versus laparoscopic indirect inguinal hernia repair in children: a ten-year retrospective review of laparoscopic percutaneous internal ring suturing

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Invited Commentary on: Psychological and Sexual Outcomes in Patients with Bladder Exstrophy and Their Caregivers

Bladder exstrophy (BE) is a lifelong congenital condition that requires clinicians to attend not only to surgical outcomes but also to the...

Report of the 58th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons

Miyano Go: Conceptualization, Writing – review & editing. Patrick Ho Yu Chung: Conceptualization, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing

Development and validation of a screening model for early diagnosis of biliary atresia in neonates with cholestasis

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Emergency Laparotomy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review of Indications and Outcomes

Cotside laparotomy is often performed in critically ill neonates, but its indications over in-theatre laparotomy remain unclear. This is the first...

Epithelial Ion Transport in Spring-Lengthened Jejunum in a Porcine Model

Loss of functional small intestine in short bowel syndrome results in profound nutrient malabsorption and diarrhea. We previously developed an...

Invited Commentary on: Family Decision-Making During Access to Surgical Care for Children: A Qualitative Analysis and Conceptual Framework

The topic of healthcare disparities in surgery has become increasingly popular among outcome health researchers. In pediatrics alone, the number...

Development and validation of a nomogram based on C-reactive protein, neutrophil count, and respiratory rate for predicting complicated appendicitis in children

Opioid Prescriptions Practices Following the Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Study

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is among the most painful elective procedures in pediatric patients and is frequently...

The global burden of pediatric spinal injury: an epidemiological analysis across injury subtypes in children under 14 years

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Age-Stratified Impact of Early Virtual Reality Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Trial

Although it is known that virtual reality (VR) reduces presurgical anxiety, it has neither been stratified by age to determine its effect, nor has...

Testicular cytology and semen analysis in 46, XY differences/disorders of sex development (DSD): implications for fertility

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Assessing the Value of Overnight Admission After Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Nationwide Propensity-Matched Analysis

In an era of constrained healthcare resources, optimizing postoperative care without compromising safety has become a national priority....

Outcomes of Sutureless versus Sutured Closure for Gastroschisis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sutureless closure is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional sutured repair for gastroschisis, yet, uncertainty persists regarding its...

Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery—From Vision to Clinical Reality

Letter to the Editor Regarding " Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair with Laparoscopy (PIHRL)-trial: A multicenter study comparing extra-corporeal Percutaneous Internal Ring Suture (PIRS) and intracorporeal purse-string suture for inguinal hernia": The Signi

We read with great interest the article by Eurlings et al., " Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair with Laparoscopy (PIHRL)-trial: A multicenter study...

Outcomes after open thoracotomy repair of esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula: A 10-year Middle Eastern multicenter retrospective cohort

Global outcomes after esophageal atresia (EA) repair vary widely, yet contemporary data from resource-constrained Middle Eastern settings are...

The Pediatric Surgical Burden of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Vaccination remains one of the most effective public health achievements in modern medicine, preventing millions of deaths and disabling...

School toilet facilities perception of children with hirschsprung disease: a parents perspective

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Elevated day-2 hemoglobin P₅₀ and risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants: a pilot study

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Necessity of Enterostomy at the Initial Operation in Neonatal Intestinal Perforation: A Nationwide Matched Study in Japan

Neonatal intestinal perforation often necessitates urgent surgery, yet whether enterostomy is necessary or primary repair is preferable remains...

Pilonidal Disease: Toward a Severity-Stratified, Value-Based Approach

Pilonidal disease affects up to 100 per 100,000 adolescents and young adults, with incidence rising worldwide. Its impact extends far beyond the...

Investigation of anogenital distance/anal position index and intestinal functional outcomes in children with hypospadias

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Intra-diaphragmatic Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration: Surgical Approaches and Outcome

Intra-diaphragmatic extralobar pulmonary sequestration (IDEPS) is an extremely rare congenital lung malformation characterized by non-functional...

Implementing Pediatric Appendicitis Pathways Across Multiple Hospitals: A Quality Improvement Project

Standardized care pathways for appendicitis are safe and effective ways to minimize practice variation and optimize resource allocation. This...

Investigation of vasoactive intestinal peptide expression and significance in a congenital diaphragmatic hernia animal model

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Simulation of Cotside Silo Application, Reduction, and Sutureless Closure, for Gastroschisis: Performance of the GABBY-T Model

Simulation training enhances efficacy and safety of preformed silo deployment in gastroschisis. Limitations of existing simulation models include...

A Declining Incidence of Gastroschisis Parallels Trends in Maternal Smoking Rates in the United States

Previous studies demonstrated that smoking is a risk factor for gastroschisis. Since smoking rates among young adults have declined, we...

Pediatric Minor Procedure Rooms Generate Less Waste Compared to Similar Procedures in Operating Rooms

Operating rooms (ORs) are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and hospital waste, producing up to 33% of a hospital’s total waste....

LETTER TO THE EDITOR REGARDING “ARTIFICIAL WOMB TECHNOLOGIES-INNOVATION AT THE EDGE OF VIABILITY: ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS”

Jennifer Paul et al. claim that artificial womb technology (or “AWT”) aims “to extend fetal development ex utero” by “replicating the intrauterine...

Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery: From Diagnostics and Preoperative Planning to Risk Stratification: A Comprehensive Review of Current Applications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly explored in pediatric surgical care, yet its translation into diagnostics and preoperative planning...