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Six Years of Quality Improvement in Pectus Excavatum Repair: Implementation of Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation and ERAS Protocols for Patients Undergoing Nuss Procedure

Jordan M. Rook, Lisa K. Lee, Justin P. Wagner, Veronica F. Sullins, Steven L. Lee, Shant Shekherdimian, Daniel A. DeUgarte, Christine E. Dichter,...

Does unilateral reflux have a protective effect in posterior urethral valve patients?

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Comparison of open and minimally invasive nephrectomy for Wilms tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis from the International Society of Pediatric Surgical Oncology

Colorectal cancer in children: an evaluation of the existing literature based on the 11-year experience of a single center

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Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of the American College of Surgeons Safe and Effective Pain Control Brochure

The American College of Surgeons Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery for Children and Teens brochure highlights the risks of...

Continuous clamping facilitates distal fistula dissection in thoracoscopic repair of type C esophageal atresia: a novel surgical technique

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Direct balloon trocar technique for closed decompression of large predominantly cystic ovarian tumors in adolescents

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Surgical technique experience and results for concealed penis

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Same-Day Discharge for Elective Pediatric Laparoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Insertion is Safe and Increasing in Frequency; A NSQIP Pediatric Retrospective Review 2017 to 2021

Background: There is limited literature reviewing same-day discharge for elective pediatric gastrostomy tube placement. Our aim was to assess the...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Patients With Anorectal Malformation And Hirschsprung Disease

The management of anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung Disease (HD) involves multiple interventions and lifelong follow-up. This study...

Utility of serum and urine leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1) as predictors of appendicitis and complicated appendicitis in children

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Comparative Study on the Outcome of Laparoscopic-assisted 2 Stage and 3 Stage Anorectoplasty

The treatment of anorectal malformations (ARM) with laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) and concurrent colostomy closure remains...

Appropriate excision surgery reduces intrahepatic bile duct dilatation in pediatric patients with congenital biliary dilatation

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The current state and implications of pre-operative fasting time in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Comparing the efficacy of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) vs intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy in children with pleural empyema

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Laparoscopic-assisted Polypectomy: A Promising Minimally-invasive Solution for Endoscopically Irresectable Polyps in Children

Small and large bowel polyps are commonly associated in children with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) and juvenile polyposis Syndrome (JPS). A...

Enhanced recovery after urological reconstructive surgery in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy of sodium bicarbonate Ringer’s solution for perioperative fluid management in infants with biliary atresia: a prospective multicenter study

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Surgical practices and oncological outcomes of Wilms tumor in a resource limited setting: a risk-adapted approach

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Development of a clinical prediction model for postoperative complications following tubularized incised plate urethroplasty: a multicenter study

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QUAD #27 - Multidisciplinary - How Do Teams Enhance Outcomes by the CCHMC ADEC Team

In this special episode from the QUAD Conference hosted by Cincinnati Children’s, Lizzy Lee takes us inside one of the world’s largest and most...

Annual Renal Surveillance With Ultrasound in All Anorectal Malformations May Not Be Necessary

Children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) are at risk of renal anomalies. Therefore, we obtain annual renal ultrasounds (RUS) regardless of...

Impact of Immunosuppression on Complication Rates in Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Placement

Immunosuppressed children are vulnerable to post-operative complications. The purpose of this study is to determine if children who are...

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia November 2024

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) was established in 2016 as an international consortium of surgeons, scientists,...

Post Operative Anal Dilatations for the Prevention of Anal Strictures in Children With Anorectal Malformation: A Systematic Review

Routine post operative anal dilatations have been standard practice in the management of anorectal malformations (ARM) since 1982. Recent studies,...

American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery Chair Address: “Gratitude”

The origins come from the Latin root of ‘Gratus’ which means ‘pleasing’ or ‘thankful’. Cicero (100 B.C.) considered that “Gratitude is not only...

Morbidity of Rectal Prolapse Repair After Surgery for Anorectal Malformation

Rectal prolapse is a known complication of surgery for anorectal malformations (ARM), however morbidity of prolapse repair and long-term outcomes...

Long-term Outcomes of Multi-institutional Minimally Invasive Appendiceal Onlay Ureteroplasty for Managing Complex Proximal Ureteral Strictures in Pediatric Patients

We report the long-term outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted appendiceal onlay ureteroplasty (AOU) for complex proximal ureteral (CPU)...

Implications of Isolated Free Fluid in Pediatric Trauma Patients

The imaging finding of isolated free fluid in pediatric trauma patients is of unclear clinical significance. The study's purpose was to identify...

Letter to “How Many Lymph Nodes are Enough in Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma?”

Ovarian Torsion in Prepubertal Girls: Clinical Characteristics, Biological and Radiological Features, Reccurency Rate

The diagnosis of ovarian torsion is made with delay among pre-pubertal girls and the management after the surgical detorsion is poorly codified....

Postnatal Clinical Features and Surgical Strategies of Gastrointestinal Tract Duplications Diagnosed Prenatally

There are few studies on systematic analysis of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) duplications diagnosed prenatally. This study aimed to investigate...

Lower Childhood Opportunity Index is Associated With Delayed Diagnosis of Anorectal Malformations

Delay in diagnosis of anorectal malformations (ARM) can potentially lead to adverse events. Perineal and rectovestibular fistulas are more likely...

Update Course Rewind: Cryoanalgesia in Pectus Cases 2024

In this 2024 Update Course Rewind, pediatric surgeon Dr. John DiFiore shares new insights into the growing use of cryoanalgesia for pectus...

Case-Based Journal Review: Inguinal Hernia 2025

Dr. José Campos is back, this time helping us review some of the latest literature on the management of Inguinal Hernia in children. In this...

Neighborhood-based Social Determinants of Health are Associated With Decreased Helmet Use in Young Children

We sought to determine the association between neighborhood-level social determinants of health (SDoH) and protective helmet use for young...