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Meckel’s diverticulum: differences in clinical features between children and adults

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William Ladd's Procedure for Malrotation and Volvulus: Convincing the World

For one considered “the father of pediatric surgery,” William Ladd (1880–1967) has few eponymous procedures and terms that bear his name. The Ladd...

Musculoskeletal Pain in Pediatric Surgeons: Prevalence, Impact, and Prevention—A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Recent studies show that at least three-quarters of surgeons who perform minimally invasive surgery suffer from musculoskeletal pain and...

Correction: Outcomes of CDH patients receiving PDA ligation: a propensity score matched analysis

Outcomes of Allogeneic Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Infusion for Liver Cirrhosis Due to Biliary Atresia After Kasai Operation

Although Kasai surgery has saved many patients with biliary atresia, the long-term survival rate remains low. Recently, cell therapy has been...

Letter to the editor - Congenital cardiac disease and biliary atresia - Not a benign relationship

Connor et al. review the National Surgical Quality Improvement Progam-Pediatric (NSQIP-P) database (2012–22) identifying 854 infants from around...

Clinical features and surgical outcomes of testicular epidermoid cysts in children

Endoscopic Implantation of a Biodegradable Tracheal Stent: Toward Pediatric Applications in Airway Surgery — A Preclinical Study

Obstructions of the tracheobronchial tree can result from various etiologies. Most cases of tracheal stenosis or tracheomalacia are associated...

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Intraoperative and Postoperative Hypocalcemia in Pediatric Thyroidectomy Patients: A Single-Center Experience

The primary goals of surgical management in thyroid disorders are the treatment of malignancy, goiter, and thyrotoxicosis, while adhering to the...

Single vs. staged PSARP for rectovestibular fistula: a 25-year study on complications, continence, and quality of life

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ERCP first vs. Surgery first: A comparative perspective in pediatric choledocholithiasis

Publication date: September 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 36Author(s): Wesley Judy, Micaela K Gomez, Quin Liu, Lucas Neff

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Publication date: September 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 36Author(s):

Bleomycin Electrosclerotherapy (BEST) of Slow-Flow Vascular Malformations (SFVMs) in Children

Bleomycin electrosclerotherapy (BEST) is a promising treatment for slow-flow vascular malformations (SFVMs). Due to limited paediatric data, this...

TRACHEAL WORK OF BREATHING IN NEONATES WITH TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA BEFORE AND AFTER SURGICAL REPAIR VIA COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS ASSESSMENT

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), often occurring with esophageal atresia (EA), presents significant respiratory challenges in neonates. Neither...

Same day discharge following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum

Pectus excavatum is surgically managed with minimally invasive bar placement. Pain control effectively determines the postoperative length of stay...

Benefits and barriers to using a portable thoracoscopic esophageal atresia simulator as perceived by surgical trainees

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Developments and prospects of robotic-assisted surgery in the treatment of pediatric Hirschsprung’s disease: a comprehensive review

Publication date: September 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 36Author(s): Ken Chen, Shuhao Zhang, Zhigang Gao, Qingjiang Chen

The efficacy and safety of single-port versus multi-port laparoscopic surgery for pediatric inguinal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Publication date: September 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 36Author(s): Guiquan Fan, Xindan Zhang, Yongke He, Xiaogang Lu,...

Assessment of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Testicular Torsion in Children

No rapid test to diagnose testicular torsion (TT) exists. The usefulness of trans-scrotal near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) remains to be proven...

Long-Term Reduction of Liver Fibrosis Surrogates in Syndromic Biliary Atresia

Biliary atresia (BA) has a known association with other congenital anomalies and specifically the Biliary Atresia Splenic Malformation syndrome...

Vascularization patterns of the upper lobes in the fetal population

Publication date: September 2025Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 36Author(s): Gorodner Arturo, Zarate Lautaro, Baez Raul, Estenaga...

Systematic Review of Reported Outcomes for Antegrade Continence Enema in Patients With Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung Disease

To identify reported parameters and study characteristics in the literature on antegrade continence enema (ACE) in patients with anorectal...

Early Postoperative Fever in Pediatric Oncology Patients Undergoing Solid Tumor Resection

Postoperative fever is common following cancer resection and often prompts extensive, costly workups. The purpose of this study was to determine...

Clinical characteristics of pediatric acute epididymitis: a single institute review of 142 cases

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Microenvironmental TFPI2 in Hirschsprung Disease: Mechanisms in ENCC Development

Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a relatively common disorder in pediatric surgery, characterized by the absence of enteric ganglion cells due to...

Dosage and duration of ursodeoxycholic acid therapy Post-Kasai portoenterostomy in biliary atresia: a multicenter cross-sectional study with age stratification

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Comparison of postoperative outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery for pediatric choledochal cyst excision

Choledochal cyst is treated with extrahepatic bile duct resection and hepaticojejunostomy. Minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic...

Clinical characteristics and timing of intervention in 195 neonatal simple ovarian cysts: a 20-year single-center retrospective analysis

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Critical Care Billing for Pediatric Surgeons: A Practical Guide From the Apsa Surgical Critical Care Committee

Pediatric surgeons frequently participate in the critical care management of children and neonates, but often under-bill or even fail to bill for...

Letter to the editor: Beyond the odds ratios: Why risk ratios offer clearer clinical insight in comparative surgical meta-analyses

The odds ratio (OR) and the risk ratio (RR) are valid measures of association but differ substantially in interpretability and magnitude when...

No manometric differences after surgical intervention for anal fistula in infants and toddlers

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Dorsal dartos flap for buried penis treatment: surgical technique and long-term outcomes

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Splenic vein diameter/portal vein diameter ratio as a predictor of portal vein thrombosis after laparoscopic splenectomy in children

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Comment on: “Management of simple appendicitis in children: Early appendectomy vs. non-operative management with subsequent appendectomy for failure: Does initial approach impact surgical complications?”

The retrospective cohort study by Becker et al. presents an insightful comparison of early appendectomy versus appendectomy after failed...

Three-year experience with GLP-2 analog in intestinal rehabilitation for pediatric-onset short bowel syndrome

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Bridging the gap: Identifying depression and suicidality in pediatric surgical patients and the need for early screening

Depression rates among adolescents in the United States (U.S.) are rising. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for...