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Bedside Surgery in Neonates: Reaffirming the Importance of Contextual Interpretation

We thank Pio et al. [1] for their thoughtful and constructive perspective on our recent meta-analysis comparing bedside and conventional surgery...

Oesophageal tissue engineering: optimisation of stereotactic robotic cell injection in decellularised oesophageal scaffolds

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A novel subvacuum dressing to treat superficial second-degree burn wounds in children: a prospective, randomized, non-inferiority, multicenter study

Superficial second-degree burns pose major clinical challenges, including extended healing time duration, infection risk, and patient discomfort....

Validation of an anorectal malformation trainer - Can a high-fidelity model simulate real life?

The reconstruction of anorectal malformations (ARMs) is a technical but reproducible operation. The average number of ARM repairs performed by...

Intravesical botox as an effective therapy for giggle incontinence in children

Reducing clinician burden with an e-health platform for pediatric gastrostomy tube education: the One-4-ALL Initiative

We previously created an e-health tool, the One-4-ALL initiative, to provide perioperative education to families of children undergoing...

How I Remember Mac Harmon

This was written on February 12, 2026, the day after my colleague and friend Mac Harmon died.

A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of Laparoscopic vs Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children

Michela Carter, Steven T Papastefan, Yao Tian, Stephen J Hartman, Meredith S Elman, Sara G Ungerleider, Aaron P Garrison, Tolulope A Oyetunji,...

Turnbull Stoma

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Early versus delayed repair in patients with anorectal malformation with perineal fistula

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Improves Length of Stay and Decreases Complications After Resection of Abdominal Neuroblastoma

Sara A Mansfield, Meera Kotagal, Stephen J Hartman, Andrew J Murphy, Brady Hogan, Darren Ha, Doralina L Anghelescu, Marc Mecoli, Nicholas G Cost,...

Beyond anatomy: emphasizing function and future gynecologic considerations in the management of anterior anus

The external Haller index as a new, reliable, and accurate evaluation of pectus excavatum associating clinical assessment, 3-D surface scanning measurement, and MRI.

Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common chest wall deformity. The traditional Haller index (HI), as measured using computed tomography (CT),...

Multicenter analysis of time interval to intussusception reduction: Success and complication rates

Recent evidence shows that a 6-8 hour interval between diagnosis and reduction of ileocolic intussusception does not negatively impact clinical...

Letter to the Editor Comment on: The Space Child Neonatal Trainer (SCNT), a Novel 3D-Printed Simulator for Neonatal Laparoscopy

The publication on “The Space Child Neonatal Trainer (SCNT), a Novel 3D-Printed Simulator for Neonatal Laparoscopy [1]” is interesting. Although...

Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Omphalocele: A Systematic Review

Omphalocele is one of the most common congenital defects of the abdominal wall. Although a genetic contribution is strongly suspected, the...

Long-Term pulmonary function outcomes in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Long-term follow-up in patients with anorectal malformation: MRI findings in relation to bowel function

This study aims to evaluate the post-reconstruction pelvic anatomy on MRI in the long-term follow-up of patients with anorectal malformations...

A Novel dynamic in-vitro Model of Esophageal Button Battery Ingestion Demonstrating Benefits of Honey, but not Acetic Acid

Publication date: Available online 11 February 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Charlotte Reich, Yannick Schmidt, Karina...

CASE AND COMMENTARY: PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLE

Publication date: Available online 11 February 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Luis G. Quinonez

Gynaecological Concerns in Cloaca Anomaly: A 20-Year Single-Centre Experience

Persistent cloaca is a rare form of anorectal malformation, and the literature on long-term gynecological outcomes is limited. We present our...

Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Pediatric Surgical Access for Rural Patients: A Qualitative Study

This study explored the experiences and perspectives of the barriers and facilitators to pediatric surgical care for families accessing care from...

Essential Knowledge and Skills for the Practice of Pediatric Surgical Oncology- A Modified Delphi Consensus Study by the APSA Cancer Committee

Elisabeth T Tracy, Abigail Engwall, Erin G Brown, Raphael C Sun, Ashley Walther, Catherine B Beckhorn, Dave Lal, David H Rothstein, Jonathan...

Gender Equity in Pediatric Surgical Care in Central and South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

We assessed gender based access to pediatric surgical care in Central and South Asia (CSA) by reviewing published clinical studies.

When Using a Novel Surgical Technique Contributes to Inequity, Should It Still Count as “Innovative”?

Publication date: Available online 9 February 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Ian Stevens

The Power of Pretend: Caregiver Perspectives on Sham Feeding for Infants with Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia

Neonates with long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) experience oral aversion and prolonged feeding difficulties, even after surgical repair. Sham...

MODIFIED SANDWICH TECHNIQUE FOR ASYMMETRIC PECTUS CARINATUM AND EXCAVATUM–CARINATUM COMPLEX: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY

Asymmetric pectus carinatum (PC) and excavatum–carinatum complex (ECC) represent challenging chest wall deformities in which conventional bracing...

Prevalence of Contrast Extravasation and Embolization in Blunt Liver and Spleen Injuries at a Single Pediatric Trauma Center

In 2019, the APSA guidelines for the management of solid organ injuries in children recommended limiting embolization to patients with evidence of...

Invited Commentary on: Vascular Access in Neonates and Children: Techniques for the Pediatric Surgeon

We welcome this technical overview of vascular access in neonates and children that highlights a core skill-set in pediatric surgery. Drucker and...

Surgical management of very early onset inflammatory bowel disease

Sarah J. Ullrich ∙ Annie Le-Nguyen ∙ Monica Holder ∙ Randi Wittenberg ∙ Allison Caja ∙ Aaron P. Garrison ∙ Beth A. Rymeski ∙ Nelson G. Rosen ∙...

Evolving Surgical Practices in Esophageal Atresia: Insights from the EUPSA-ERNICA Survey a Decade After the 2014 Baseline Study

The European Paediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA) and the European Reference Network for Rare Inherited and Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA)...

Early peritoneal dialysis after congenital heart surgery in neonates and infants: survival and metabolic outcomes

Early peritoneal dialysis (PD) is widely used after congenital heart disease surgery in neonates and infants, but the impact of PD timing on...

ROBOTIC-ASSISTED POSTERIOR TRACHEOPEXY (RAPT), A MINIMAL INVASIVE APPROACH TO TREAT SEVERE TRACHOBRONCOMALACIA: A RETROSPECTIVE SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE

Posterior tracheopexy has been proposed recently for the treatment of pediatric tracheobroncomalacia (TBM) Robotic approach is rarely reported....

A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of Laparoscopic vs Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children

Michela Carter, Steven T Papastefan, Yao Tian, Stephen J Hartman, Meredith S Elman , Sara G Ungerleider , Aaron P Garrison , Tolulope A Oyetunji ,...

A multi-institutional comparison of management techniques for infants with giant omphalocele

Alyssa Stetson, Samantha Leonard, Katherine Flynn-O'Brien, Seth Goldstein, Tiffany Wright, Cynthia Downard, Kyle J Van Arendonk, Charles M Leyes,...

Efficacy of autologous intestinal reconstruction surgery on bowel dilatation in pediatric small bowel syndrome

Pediatric short bowel syndrome (SBS) may cause excessive bowel dilatation leading to worsened outcomes and autologous intestinal reconstruction...