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Laparoscopic Splenectomy and Cholecystectomy for Spherocytosis

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

Laparoscopic Orchidopexy

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

Laparoscopic Orchidopexy

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

Analyzing a follow-up needs assessment: Increased use of internet-based APSA educational programs by pediatric surgeons

AbstractPurposeNeeds assessment is a critical component of educational program design. Follow-up is important for improvement. Two electronic...

Timing of the definitive procedure and ileostomy closure for total colonic aganglionosis HD: Systematic review

AbstractAimTo establish the cogency of recommendations for the appropriate age for pull-through and ileostomy closure in Total Colonic...

Insufflation in minimally invasive surgery: Is there any advantage in staying low?

AbstractAimMinimally invasive repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is...

Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in pediatric patients with complicated appendicitis: a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis is a common condition in the pediatric population. In patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, laparoscopic...

Time course response of inflammatory markers in pediatric appendicitis

Abstract Purpose We aim to evaluate the diagnostic value and time course response of the triple inflammatory markers: white blood cell count...

Management of post-circumcision necrosis of the penis: the medicolegal aspect

Abstract Purpose To perform a medical evaluation of penile necrosis causes and treatment approaches by examining patients who had penile necrosis...

Is Ischemia-Modified Albumin a Reliable Marker in Accurate Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children?

BACKGROUND:Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal emergencies. Despite all improvements in diagnostic techniques, there are still...

General complications after surgery for anorectal malformations

Abstract The introduction of posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) by deVries and Peña in the early 80s has impacted to the treatment of...

Pediatric blunt cerebrovascular injuries: A national trauma database study

AbstractBackgroundThe incidence of blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVIs) in children is unknown. We aimed to determine the rate and consequences...

Clinical urologic and urodynamic outcomes in patients with anorectal malformation and absent vagina after vaginal replacement

AbstractIntroduction and objectivesAnorectal malformations (ARMs) represent a complex spectrum of anorectal and genitourinary anomalies and a...

Failure to thrive: The socioeconomics of pediatric gastrostomy complications

AbstractPurposeOne of the most common procedures in the pediatric population is the placement of a gastrostomy tube. There are significant...

Neurodevelopmental impairment in necrotising enterocolitis survivors: systematic review and meta-analysis.

AIM: To determine (1) the incidence of neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) in necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), (2) the impact of NEC severity on...

Progression to colectomy in the era of biologics: A single center experience with pediatric ulcerative colitis

AbstractBackground/purposeClinical outcomes in pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC) in the era of biologic agents are poorly defined. We aimed to...

Altered anoctamin-1 and tyrosine phosphorylation in congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction

AbstractPurposeUreteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is the most common cause of congenital hydronephrosis in children. The pathophysiology of...

Accuracy of prenatal and postnatal imaging for management of congenital lung malformations

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of prenatal and postnatal imaging modalities for evaluation and management of...

Long-term outcomes of severe surgical necrotizing enterocolitis

AbstractPurposeWe sought to describe long-term outcomes of infants with severe surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).MethodsData were collected...

Thoracoscopic Diaphragmatic Plication

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

Thoracoscopic Diaphragmatic Plication

This video appears in a new pediatric surgery textbook, Clinical Pediatric Surgery: A Case-Based Interactive Approach," by Dr. Sherif Emil. The...

Management of the normal-appearing appendix during laparoscopy for clinically suspected acute appendicitis in the pediatric population

AbstractPurposeThe widespread use of laparoscopy has brought forth the question of how to manage a macroscopically normal-appearing appendix in...

Conference proceeding from the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons: “Caring for indigenous children: A CAPS perspective”

AbstractIn 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called for health care institutions to address structural barriers that affect Indigenous...

The Future is Here! Pediatric Surgery and the move to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Competence by Design

AbstractThis interactive session was held at the 51st Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS) in preparation for...

Postoperative pain control following minimally invasive correction of pectus excavatum in pediatric patients: A systematic review

AbstractPurposeSurgery for pectus excavatum is associated with significant postoperative pain. The aim of this study was to summarize the current...

Standardizing congenital diaphragmatic hernia care in Canada: Implementing national clinical practice guidelines

AbstractPurposeWe sought to identify implementation barriers and opportunities to increase utilization of the Canadian Congenital Diaphragmatic...

The Thyroid Nodules in Kids study (ThyNK study): An evaluation of clinical practice variation

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the management of thyroid nodules in children and assess clinical practice variation...

Non-neurologic organ dysfunction plays a major role in predicting outcomes in pediatric traumatic brain injury

AbstractBackgroundNonneurological organ dysfunction (NNOD) occurs after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is associated with mortality. The aim of...

Effect of unilateral testicular torsion on contralateral testis in a rat model

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the function of the contralateral testis after unilateral testicular torsion (UTT) and...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: current management strategies from antenatal diagnosis to long-term follow-up

Abstract Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a developmental birth defect consisting of a diaphragmatic defect and abnormal lung development....

The 51st annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

AbstractThis is the report of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, from...

Current Opinions and Practices of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: A Survey among Pediatric Surgeons

Introduction Bariatric surgery is performed at increasing rate in severely obese adolescents who do not respond to conservative treatment. In the...

European Pediatric Surgical Association (EUPSA)

Faecal volatile organic compounds in preterm babies at risk of necrotising enterocolitis: the DOVE study.

BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) may improve prognosis but there are no proven biomarkers. OBJECTIVE: To investigate...

Can early surgery improve the outcome of patients with meconium peritonitis? A single-center experience over 16 years.

BACKGROUND: In the last century, meconium peritonitis(MP)was once a highly fatal gastrointestinal. disease With the development of fetal...

Obituary for Professor Barry O'Donnell: A legend amongst pediatric surgeons. By Professor Ray Fitzgerald, MA, MB, FRCSI, FRCS, FRACS(Paeds), FRCS Ed (ad hom)

Professor Barry O'Donnell, MB hons) UCC, MCh (NUI), FRCSI, FRCSEng, FRCSEd (ad hom), FRCP & S Glas (gua chir), FACS (Hon), FRCSEng (Hon); 6...