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Neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio and platelet–lymphocyte ratio in morbidity and mortality in children with burns

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Propensity-score matched analysis comparison of robotic and laparoscopic assisted anorectoplasty for anorectal malformation: a multicenter study

To explore the efficacy of robotic-assisted anorectoplasty (RAARP) and laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) in children with high and...

Excision versus division of Müllerian duct remnants in male disorders of sexual development and differentiation: a prospective study to generate anatomical assessment criteria

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Application of glanular decompression and expansion surgery in proximal hypospadias with hypoplastic glans penis

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Clinical Outcomes of Total Peri-adventitial Cystectomy Compared to Conventional Techniques in Pediatric Pulmonary Hydatid Disease

Pediatric pulmonary cystic echinococcosis (PCE) frequently necessitates surgical intervention, but the optimal surgical technique remains a...

Outcomes of Vacuum-Assisted and Conventional Wound Management in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Study from a Resource-Limited Setting

Complicated abdominal wounds following pediatric laparotomy, particularly in cases of enterocutaneous fistulae, trauma, or re-exploration, present...

Update Course Rewind: Pediatric Biliary Stones - Preventing Gallstone Pancreatitis 2024

In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. David Vitale, Luke Neff, and Jeffrey Ponsky explore strategies for...

Pediatric Tourniquet Use: Safe and Effective

Tourniquet (TQ) use is conditionally recommended in injured children largely on the basis of adult data. This investigation seeks to better...

Minimal invasive duodenal atresia repair – does surgical technique of anastomosis matter? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Minimally invasive repair of duodenal atresia has gained widespread popularity since its introduction in 2001. While the diamond-shaped (DS)...

Gender differences in self-reported quality of life and bowel function among patients with anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung’s disease compared to a healthy population: a multicenter cross-sectional study

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From Liverpool to Chicago: The legacy of Mitchell-Banks and Ferguson in pediatric herniotomy

Inguinal herniotomy remains one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children. Its fundamental principle is the high ligation...

Letter to the Editor:

A systematic review of risk stratification for pediatric appendicitis

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Letter to the Editor RE: “Repair of Type C Tracheo-esophageal Fistula/Esophageal Atresia With or Without Trans Anastomotic Tube: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial” by Ramyasree Bade et al. (J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jan;60(1):161970)

We are writing to share a concern that emerged during our recent institutional journal club discussion of one of JPS’s recent publications:...

Sphincter preserving anorectoplasty (SPARP) with anterior approach: A revisited and modified technique in the treatment of anorectal malformations

Surgical management of anorectal malformations (ARM) such as rectoperineal and rectovestibular fistulas frequently involves posterior sagittal...

Novel CTNNB1 gene mutations reveal critical pathogenic mechanisms in pediatric hepatoblastoma

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Laparoscopically assisted versus open colostomy for anorectal malformations: a comparison of postoperative outcomes

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Pediatric Surgical Outreach: An Underutilized Resource for Increasing Children's Surgical Capacity in Canada

Amanpreet Brara, Kenneth W. Gowb, Erik D. Skarsgarda Background Wait times for children's hospital-based surgical services are at unprecedented...

Pediatric surgery in Burkina Faso: capacity, gaps, and challenges

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Protocolized management of intussusception in children: optimizing pneumatic reduction outcomes

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Enhancing AI Readiness in Pediatric Surgery: Impact of a Targeted Workshop on Knowledge and Competencies

Despite an awareness of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, its development in pediatric surgery seems...

Retained gallstones after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in kids: a systematic review

Debunking the myth of bladder defunctionalisation after urinary diversion in PUV patients Bladder function after urinary diversion in PUV patients

To evaluate bladder outcomes of PUV patients managed with ablation vs. diversion.

Maternal Plasma Micro-RNAs in Fetal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Potential Non-Invasive Tool for Prenatal Diagnosis and Risk Stratification

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by a wide range of morbidity. Although imaging studies are used for CDH risk...

Postoperative outcomes of robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic pull-through surgery in pediatric Hirschsprung’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Management of hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer in children and young adolescents: Experiences from a multicenter cohort in China

Hypoparathyroidism is one of the most common postoperative complications of total thyroidectomy (TT) in children and young adolescents...

PediBIG: Optimizing the brain injury guideline for pediatric care

The number of hospitalizations for traumatic brain injury is high with over 200,000 estimated in 2020 alone. With improvements in technology and...

Lymphangioma Circumscriptum of the tongue in paediatric patients: a clinic-pathological and immunohistochemical study with High-Tech protocol and comprehensive literature analysis

Vascular anomalies (VAs) encompass a heterogeneous group of congenital disorders characterized by variable clinical presentations, biological...

Intraoperative quantitative analysis of intestinal perfusion by ICG fluorescence in Hirschsprung disease: a single-center retrospective cohort study

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Update Course Rewind: Pediatric Biliary Stones - Surgery First Mindset 2024

Welcome to the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery recap series, hosted by Dr. Em Gootee from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this...

Intradyadic analysis of child parent perceptions of penile appearance post-hypospadias repair using the Paediatric Penile Perception Score (PPPS) in a middle-income country setting

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Long-term outcomes after thoracoscopic versus open surgery for congenital esophageal atresia: propensity-score overlap weighting analysis

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Comparison of the current characteristics and management of congenital biliary dilatation with and without a fetal diagnosis: report of 231 consecutive cases from the Kyushu Pediatric Surgery Study Group in Japan over the past decade

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Antibiotic monotherapy vs dual-drug therapy in perforated appendicitis: single-center retrospective review

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Surgical treatment of first branchial cleft anomalies using retrograde facial nerve dissection technique

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Corrigendum to “Child- and Proxy-reported Differences in Patient-reported Outcome and Experience Measures in Pediatric Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis” [Journal of Pediatric Surgery 60 (2025) 162172]

The authors regret that the original version of this manuscript did not acknowledge that Zanib Nafees and Siena O’Neill are joint first...