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Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Malone Antegrade Continent Enema: Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Bowel Management

Malone antegrade continence enemas (MACE) are increasingly being used to manage severe constipation and fecal incontinence in children. Despite...

Intra-peritoneal Povidone-iodine Irrigation Decreases Abscesses in a Perforated Appendicitis Murine Model

Children with perforated appendicitis frequently form post-operative intra-abdominal abscesses (IAA). Intra-peritoneal irrigation for prevention...

Characteristics, progression, management, and outcomes of NEC: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In most neonates, it is a...

Peter Paul Rickham: the Liverpool neonatal surgery unit 1953

Abstract This article highlights the evolution, birth and legacy of the world’s first neonatal surgical unit established at Alder Hey Children’s...

Prophylactic surgical drain placement with irrigation reduces abscess formation in patients with severe, uncontained, perforated appendicitis

Abstract Background 20–25% of perforated appendicitis cases are complicated by abscess formation. This study assesses whether prophylactic...

Report of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons

The 57th annual meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons was held from April 28th to May 2nd, 2024, at the Hong Kong Ocean Park...

Comparison of different Kasai portoenterostomy techniques in the outcomes of biliary atresia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive disease affecting the bile duct structure and function, leading to poor outcomes without...

A comparative study on the efficacy of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy versus single ureteral bladder reimplantation in treating pediatric complete renal duplication

Abstract Objective To explore the therapeutic value of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy compared to single ureteral bladder reimplantation in the...

Chyme reinfusion practices in the neonatal population

Abstract Introduction Chyme reinfusion therapy (CRT) is a safe and effective method to improve nutritional outcomes and promote intestinal...

Feeding jejunostomy in children: safety, effectiveness and perspectives

Abstract Purpose Jejunal feeding (JF) indications in children have recently increased. However, surgical jejunostomy (SJ) is reported to be...

The burden of adhesive bowel obstruction requiring surgery in children: a single-center retrospective review

Abstract Purpose Investigate causes, predictors, and complications of adhesive bowel obstruction (ABO) necessitating surgery in children. Methods...

Secure Complete Closure of Inguinal Hernia With Preservation of Ductus and Vessels by Introducing Sena Wire

Inguinal hernia is a frequent issue among children, leading to inguinal hernia repair (IHR) being one of the most commonly conducted surgeries in...

Prediction of Intestinal Perforation by Daily Radiographic Findings in Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Meconium Ileus

This study aimed to develop a prediction model for intestinal perforation from meconium ileus (MI) based on findings from plain X-ray images.

Innovative minimally invasive gastric pull-up techniques in children: SILS and robot-assisted gastric pull-up

Abstract Aim This study aims to explore the rationality, feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of single-incision laparoscopic gastric pull-up...

Outcomes Following Fecal Diversion for Intractable Hirschsprung Associated Enterocolitis: A Study From the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium

Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a challenging problem in a subset of children with Hirschsprung disease (HD). In refractory cases,...

Association between nighttime/weekend visits and patient outcomes in children with blunt liver and spleen injuries

Abstract Purpose The “out-of-hours effect,” which indicates hospital admittance during weekends or nighttime, has poorer outcomes for patients...

Repair of the Bulbospongiosus Muscle to Suspend the Penis to the Pubic Bones in Proximal Hypospadias

In proximal hypospadias, ventral curvature is invariable and most have penoscrotal transposition, and we observed that the base of the penis (BOP)...

A narrative review of the current available literature on the intersection between the climate crisis and paediatric surgical care

Abstract The climate crisis exacerbates health inequities, including in paediatric surgery, creating a vicious cycle. We sought to review (a)...

Omphalocele prevalence and co-occurring malformations: a nationwide register-based study of Danish live births in 1997–2021

Abstract Purpose Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality, with co-occurring...

Total colonic aganglionosis: management and long-term outcomes at a referral centre

Abstract Objectives The management of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) in low-middle income countries (LMIC) is challenging. We aimed to analyze...

Did Madeline Suffer Complications or was a 10 Plus Day Stay After Appendectomy Unremarkable in 1939?

A recent Saturday night I was reading Madeline, a classic children's book written by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939, to my four-year-old son Adrian. It...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 41 - Perineal Hypospadias

In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, research fellow Filipa Jalles from Children's National Hospital is joined by Dr. Marc Levitt, Dr. Jason...

An Analysis Regarding the Ultimate Outcome of Abstracts Presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Congress

Introduction The objective of this study is to analyze the conversion rate of abstracts presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association...

Long-term Gastrointestinal Sequelae in Children who Underwent Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloromyotomy, the treatment for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), is a procedure with a low risk of short-term complications and...

Effectiveness of primary repair for low anorectal malformations in Uganda

Abstract Background Anorectal malformations (ARMs) have an incidence of up to 1 in 4000 live births and can require immediate neonatal surgery due...

Colorectal Quiz: Episode 40

In this insightful podcast, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Chris Westgarth-Taylor discuss the challenging anatomy and surgical strategies...

Genetic landscape of congenital pouch colon: systematic review and functional enrichment study

Abstract Background Despite extensive clinical documentation, few studies have explored the genetic basis of congenital pouch colon (CPC) which is...

Enteric neural stem cell neurogenesis by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor in experimental Hirschsprung's disease

Synergistic use of Unplanned Reoperation and Hospital Readmission rates for quality monitoring in pediatric surgical care

Abstract Introduction Unplanned reoperation (URO) and unplanned hospital readmission (UHR) are key quality indicators used to assess healthcare...

Re-do hypospadias surgery following failed previous repair: lessons learned over two decades of experience

Abstract Purpose To evaluate our experience with different surgical techniques and to find clinical factors that affect the outcome of treatment...

From Trash to Treasure: Launching a Medical Device Reprocessing Program

Rapid evolution of healthcare over the past two decades has been accompanied by a substantial increase in the utilization of single-use medical...

Op-Ed: Should Pediatric Surgeons Write Op-Eds?

We often witness firsthand the consequences of failed healthcare policies but are also able to intervene and alter the course of many children's...

Preoperative determinants of normative postoperative recovery rate following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum

Abstract Purpose Recovery after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is prolonged. The purpose of this prospective study was to...

Parenting a Child With Disorder of Sexual Development in Traditional Society: Psychological Impact

Disorders of Sexual Development can cause significant psychological distress for parents, particularly in traditional societies where such...

Responding to the challenges of Global Children Surgery: a unique program in Burkina Faso

Abstract Purpose The challenges are immense when it comes to enhancing the development of pediatric surgery in low- and middle-income countries in...

Pre-vascularisation of the acellular bladder matrix using the omentum in a porcine model prior for bladder reconstruction—a step towards clinical application?

Abstract Aim Research studies with porcine acellular bladder matrix (PABM) showed integration of only small sized stamps in recipient bladders,...