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Transumbilical single-port appendectomy in children: a retrospective study

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Mitteilungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendchirurgie

Efficacy of modified tubularized incised plate urethroplasty for hypospadias

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Trainee involvement in laparoscopic pyloromyotomy does not compromise outcomes: evidence from a longitudinal institutional experience

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Imposter Syndrome: Reframing Self-Doubt in Medicine

Since it was first described in 1978, there have been over 15,000 publications in the academic and lay press on “imposter syndrome,” a form of...

Development of a machine learning-based prognostic prediction model and a web-based tool for pediatric hepatoblastoma: a Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database study

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Seminars in pediatric sugery pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery

Publication date: Available online 9 May 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): John Craig Egan

Unraveling the molecular basis of clinical heterogeneity in Hirschsprung disease through gene expression analysis

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Latter to the Editor Comment on: Subclavian approach without ultrasound guidance is safe and effective for pediatric central venous access

We read with great interest the recent article by Mayon et al. reporting that subclavian central venous access without ultrasound (US) guidance is...

Diagnostic Imaging of Neonatal Anorectal Malformations: Emphasis on Discordant Cases and Implications for Surgical Planning

/Purpose: Accurate preoperative classification of anorectal malformations (ARM) guides surgical planning, yet cross–table radiography may...

Transfascial Temporary Fixation is Associated with an Increased Rate of Return to the Operating Room after Gastrostomy Tube Dislodgement When Compared to the Subcutaneous Stay Suture Technique: A Single-Institution Retrospective Analysis

Gastrostomy tube dislodgement is a common postoperative complication in children, with reported rates of dislodgement from 10% to 43%....

Caregivers’ perceptions of fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in pediatric oncology: a questionnaire-based study

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Thread- Reinforced Encapsulation Devices (THRED) for Therapeutic Stem Cell Delivery

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been studied as potential therapeutic agents for various diseases. However, their widespread application has...

Implementing Universal Firearm Injury Prevention Interventions across Pediatric Trauma Centers: A type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol

Overall, firearms are the leading cause of death for young people ages 1 to 19, and non-fatal firearm injuries are more than twice as prevalent as...

Letter to the Editor in Response to: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Long-term Quality of Life in Esophageal Atresia: A Narrative Review

We read with interest the narrative review by Doucet et al. [1], which helpfully shifts attention from survival after esophageal atresia repair to...

Oncologic Outcomes of Parenchyma-Sparing Resection for Hepatoblastoma

Surgery is the cornerstone of therapy for hepatoblastoma (HB). While standard resection (SR) via hemi-hepatectomy and trisectionectomy has...

Letter to the Editor Comment on: The Physiological Mirage: Why Oxygen Pulse Overstates Surgical Success in Pectus Excavatum

We read with interest the correspondence by de Paoli et al. regarding the interpretation of oxygen pulse (VO2/HR) after minimally invasive repair...

Two faces of necrotizing enterocolitis: early and late-onset disease in preterm infants

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Surgical approach to the management of biliary atresia in the United States

The Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE) is the only option to achieve native liver survival for patients with biliary atresia and yet technical...

Quick clots for tiny spots: Hemostatic agents in action

Publication date: Available online 2 May 2026Source: Seminars in Pediatric SurgeryAuthor(s): Elizabeth Reynolds, Francois Trappey

Assessing the Value of Postnatal Echocardiograms Prior to Congenital Duodenal Obstruction Repair

Congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO) is surgically repaired in the immediate postnatal period; however, its association with congenital heart...

Thoracoscopic Mobilization and Intraoperative Internal Traction—A Novel Approach for Treatment of Long-gap Type C Esophageal Atresia with Distal Carinal Fistula

Long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) is challenging due to the substantial distance between the proximal and distal esophageal pouches....

Beyond the narrow passage: comparative outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic pyeloplasty in infants

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR COMMENT ON: Progression of esophageal atresia associated Barrett's esophagus in adulthood - Is endoscopic surveillance worth it?

We commend Koivusalo et al. for highlighting surveillance endoscopy in esophageal atresia (EA).1 While their study of 71 adults with repaired type...

A multicenter study of school functioning in children with Hirschsprung disease in China: a cross-sectional propensity-score-matched analysis

Staged Controlled Bowel Expansion Prior to Serial Transverse Enteroplasty in Preterm Neonates with Short Bowel Syndrome: A Safe and Feasible Strategy to Enable Intestinal Reconstruction

Preterm neonates with short bowel syndrome represent one of the most challenging populations in pediatric intestinal rehabilitation. Autologous...

Outcomes of Pediatric Median Arcuate Ligament Release: A Single-Center Experience

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare condition caused by compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament. The...

Intraoperative Ultrasound In Nephron-Sparing Surgery For Paediatric Renal Tumours: A Single-Centre Cohort Study

Nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) for Paediatric renal tumours seeks maximal parenchymal preservation. However, incomplete tumour excision often...

Laparoscopic vs robotic-assisted surgery for treating urachal anomalies in pediatric patients

Deep learning-based Wilms tumor segmentation to create 3D models for surgical planning: Implementation in the clinical workflow

Creating 3D models based on pre-operative MRI of patients with a Wilms tumor (WT) can aid surgical planning. However, creating these models...

Effects of Growth Factor Application on Germ Cell Architecture and Oxidative Stress Handling in a Rat Model of Testicular Torsion–detorsion

Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency in paediatric population, in which delayed intervention often leads to irreversible ischaemic injury....

Incidence, Predictive Factors, and Proposed Classification of Wound Complications in Pediatric Extremity Bone Sarcoma Patients Following Extirpative Surgery

There is a limited understanding of postoperative wound complications in osteosarcoma (OS) and Ewing sarcoma (ES) patients. Delays in adjuvant...

Intraluminal Bougienage-Based Elongation for Native-Preserving Salvage in Long-Gap Esophageal Atresia

Preservation of the native esophagus is the preferred goal in long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA); however, some infants remain unsuitable for...

Lung Volume Evaluation of Modified Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum Using Three-dimensional Computed Tomography: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis

The Nuss procedure is widely used for Pectus excavatum (PE) repair. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the modified Nuss procedure and...

Opioid Prescribing Practices at Discharge Across Common Pediatric Surgery Procedures

In 2020, the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) released evidence-based recommendations for opioid prescribing after surgery, grouping...

A Novel Gastrostomy Tube Anchor Dressing Designed to Stabilize and Prevent Tube Dislodgements

Gastrostomy tube dislodgement in the pediatric population can be a common occurrence, ranging from 10% to 43% over the lifetime of the tube. In...