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• Update Course Rewind 2025: Updates in Central Line Management 29.06.2026 3min

  Dr. Nathan Fagan, a Pediatric Interventional Radiologist from Akron Children's Hospital, presents a clinical scenario on central line management from the 13th Annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course. He discusses diagnosing and managing a malfunctioning subclavian dual-lumen port, highlighting how proper access assessment can prevent unnecessary port removal. The video also covers interventional radiology techniques like sharp recanalization of the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) to restore vascular access for complex patients.
• Update Course Rewind 2025: Robotics in Pediatric Surgery: Which indications benefit the most? 23.06.2026 4min

  This video series recaps highlights from the 13th Annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course. Dr. Juan Gurria discusses the pros and cons of robotic surgery in pediatric patients, comparing it to laparoscopic surgery, and exploring its future. The discussion covers surgical proficiency, cost-effectiveness, and various indications for robotic interventions in children.For more information on Dr. Juan Gurria at Cincinnati Children's, click here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/bio/g/juan-pablo-gurria
• Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for Pediatric Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Guide 15.06.2026 5min

  This video, featuring experts from Cincinnati Children's and Akron Children's, provides an in-depth look at Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for pediatric scoliosis. It covers clinical scenarios, highlighting VBT's advantages as a minimally invasive, non-fusion alternative to standard spinal fusion. The discussion includes precise timing for the procedure, current indications for patient selection, detailed surgical techniques for thoracic and lumbar approaches, and post-operative outcomes, emphasizing improved recovery times for young athletes.Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive, non-fusion surgical treatment for growing patients with idiopathic scoliosis. It aims to correct spinal curvature and modulate growth while preserving disc motion, offering benefits like earlier return to sports compared to spinal fusion. Optimal timing for VBT is critical, performed on skeletally immature patients near their peak growth velocity (typically ages 8-15) to avoid overcorrection or tether failure. Indications include moderately severe (40-60 degree) and flexible curves. The surgical approach varies by spinal segment, utilizing thoracoscopic techniques for upper vertebrae and open approaches for lumbar segments, with careful neuro-monitoring. While early outcomes data showed a learning curve with some revision rates, improved patient selection and increased experience are now yielding more successful results. VBT represents a significant shift towards guided growth modulation in pediatric scoliosis.
• Improving Outcomes for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): Protocol Changes at CCHMC 09.06.2026 5min

  Discover how Cincinnati Children's Hospital implemented protocol changes to significantly improve outcomes for babies with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). This video details updates in ventilator management, ECMO utilization, blood pressure support, nutrition, and sedation protocols, leading to increased survival rates and reduced mechanical ventilation time. Learn about the evidence-based adjustments that have enhanced care for these complex pediatric patients.For more information on the Fetal Care Center, click here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/f/fetal-care
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH): Improving Outcomes with Advanced Imaging & Nutrition 09.06.2026 5min

  This video provides a comprehensive overview of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH), a significant birth defect. Dr. Paul Kingma from Cincinnati Children's discusses the incidence, prenatal assessment, and key factors influencing prognosis. The presentation highlights novel research using postnatal MRI, including Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) MRI, to evaluate lung growth and vascular development, underscoring the critical role of nutrition and weight gain in improving respiratory outcomes for affected infants.For more information on the Fetal Care Center at CCHMC, click here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/f/fetal-care
• Video #6 - Hirschsprung & ARM... Rare but Real 09.06.2026 1min

  This video, part of the GlobalCastMD series featuring Cincinnati Children's, recaps key highlights from the 13th Annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course. Dr. Jill Knepprath and Dr. Aaron Garrison discuss important updates in colorectal surgery, focusing on Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) and Anorectal Malformation (ARM). The presentation highlights the incidence of these combined conditions, particularly in patients with Trisomy 21, and provides diagnostic considerations for complex cases.For more information on the Colorectal team at CCHMC, visit here: https://cincinnatichildrens.pulse.ly/264pcddqqh
• Update Course Rewind 2025: Botox for Hirschsprung’s: Where, When, and Why 19.05.2026 1min

  This video from GlobalCast MD, featuring Cincinnati Children's, recaps key insights from the 13th Annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course on the use of Botox in Hirschsprung's Disease. It discusses current practices, poll results among pediatric surgeons regarding intrasphincteric botox injection during pull-through procedures, and findings from studies on its efficacy in reducing enterocolitis risk. Experts also delve into the challenges of dosing and the role of ultrasound guidance in these injections.For more information on the Colorectal team at CCHMC, visit here: https://cincinnatichildrens.pulse.ly/264pcddqqh
• Update Course Rewind 2025: Hirschsprung’s Pull-Through: Why Family Training May Save Lives 14.05.2026 2min

  In this Update Course Rewind from the 13th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. Annie Le-Nguyen, Jamie Harris, and Elizabeth Speck discuss one of the most debated questions in Hirschsprung disease management: when is the best time to perform a pull-through procedure?Key Highlights:Neonatal vs Delayed Pull-Through: Audience opinions were widely split, reflecting the lack of consensus in the field. Some surgeons favor neonatal repair before NICU discharge, while others prefer waiting several months.What the Literature Shows: A 2021 PCPLC retrospective study comparing neonatal versus delayed primary pull-through procedures found no significant difference in enterocolitis rates, postoperative complications, or long-term fecal continence outcomes.Timing Isn’t the Only Factor: The neonatal cohort underwent surgery at a median age of 11 days, while delayed repairs occurred closer to 98 days—yet outcomes remained comparable.The Importance of Home Irrigations: Panelists emphasized that a family’s ability to safely perform rectal irrigations at home may be more important than patient age when deciding surgical timing.Preventing Serious Complications: Inadequate decompression at home can increase the risk of enterocolitis or perforation, making caregiver education and confidence a critical component of successful Hirschsprung management.Individualized Decision-Making: Surgeons should consider family readiness, follow-up access, and irrigation competency when determining the timing of pull-through surgery.This session highlights that while surgical timing remains flexible, empowering families with proper bowel management skills is essential to achieving safe outcomes in Hirschsprung disease.For more information on the Colorectal team at CCHMC, visit here: https://cincinnatichildrens.pulse.ly/264pcddqqh
• Update Course Rewind 2025: Do We Still Need Routine Anal Dilations After PSARP? 14.05.2026 2min

  In this Update Course Rewind from the 13th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. Jamie Harris, Elizabeth Speck, Aaron Garrison, and Annie Le-Nguyen revisit a long-standing postoperative practice in colorectal surgery: are routine anal dilations after PSARP truly necessary?Key Highlights:Questioning a Surgical Tradition: For decades, postoperative anal dilations have been considered standard after PSARP—but emerging studies and clinician experience are challenging whether they should be universally required.Emotional Impact on Families: Panelists discussed the significant anxiety and stress dilations can create for caregivers, including concerns about harming the repair and reports of PTSD-like experiences for both families and patients.What the Data Shows: Recent institutional reviews comparing dilation protocols versus no dilations found similar rates of neoanal stricture and reoperation, suggesting mandatory dilations may not always improve outcomes.Alternative Approaches: Heineke-Mikulicz anoplasty (HMA) was highlighted as a safe, minimally invasive outpatient option for managing strictures instead of prolonged dilation regimens.Why Some Surgeons Still Dilate: Many surgeons continue postoperative dilations in neonates, particularly in healthcare systems where rapid access to elective revision procedures may be limited.Individualized Decision-Making: Patient age, anatomy, caregiver comfort, access to follow-up care, and institutional resources all play a role in deciding whether postoperative dilations are appropriate.This session emphasizes that postoperative care after PSARP may not need a one-size-fits-all approach—and that family-centered decision-making is becoming increasingly important in colorectal surgery.For more information on the Colorectal team at CCHMC, visit here: https://cincinnatichildrens.pulse.ly/264pcddqqh
• Update Course Rewind 2025: Perineal Body–Preserving PSARP: The New Standard? 14.05.2026 2min

  In this Update Course Rewind from the 13th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. Nelson Rosen, Elizabeth Speck, Aaron Garrison, and Jamie Harris explore a key surgical debate: classic PSARP vs. the perineal body–preserving approach for anorectal malformations.Key Highlights:Technique Comparison: The perineal body–preserving PSARP is gaining traction, with many surgeons adopting it as an alternative to the traditional approach, while classic PSARP remains widely used.Early Outcomes Data: Recent studies (2023) show promising results for the perineal body–preserving technique, including no dehiscence, no prolapse, and relatively low rates of anal stricture requiring revision.Postoperative Recovery: Patients undergoing the perineal body–preserving approach may benefit from shorter hospital stays, with many discharged as early as postoperative day one.Technical Considerations: While effective, the approach can be technically more challenging, particularly when identifying anterior anatomy and protecting the posterior vaginal wall.Flexibility in Approach: Surgeons emphasized that conversion to a standard PSARP is always appropriate if there is any uncertainty about anatomy or safety during the procedure.This session highlights that while newer techniques show promise, surgeon judgment and adaptability remain critical to achieving safe and effective outcomes.For more information on the Colorectal team at CCHMC, visit here: https://cincinnatichildrens.pulse.ly/264pcddqqh
• Update Course Rewind 2025: Timing of PSARP: Early vs. Delayed—Does It Really Matter? 14.05.2026 3min

  In this Update Course Rewind from the 13th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Jamie Harris—joined by Drs. Nelson Rosen, Annie Le-Nguyen, Aaron Garrison, and Elizabeth Speck—explores one of the most debated questions in colorectal surgery: when is the optimal timing for PSARP in patients with rectovestibular fistula?Key Highlights:Early vs. Delayed PSARP: Both early repair (during the newborn admission) and delayed repair (1–3 months of age) are shown to be equally safe, with no significant differences in complications, reoperations, or readmissions.What the Data Shows: Recent multi-institutional studies (NSQIP and PCPLC) found no difference in 30-day outcomes between early and delayed repairs, reinforcing that timing alone does not determine success.Role of Dilations: Initial dilations can help decompress the bowel, but should be limited (e.g., up to 7 Hegar) to avoid fibrosis and preserve optimal conditions for future repair.Clinical Tradeoffs:Delayed repair: May increase technical difficulty due to fibrosis or rectal distention if not well managedEarly repair: Avoids additional hospitalizations and reduces burden on families, especially those facing access or financial barriersWhat Really Matters: Decision-making should be individualized—taking into account patient size, comorbidities, surgeon experience, and family logistics, rather than a strict timeline.This session highlights that while timing remains flexible, thoughtful, patient-centered decision-making is key to achieving the best outcomes.For more information on the Colorectal team at CCHMC, visit here: https://cincinnatichildrens.pulse.ly/264pcddqqh
• Pediatric Obesity Is a Disease: Treatment, Medications, Surgery & Equity in Care w/ Dr. Justin Ryder 18.03.2026 6min

  In this segment from Lurie Children’s Hospital, Dr. Justin Ryder breaks down the evolving science and treatment paradigm of pediatric obesity—highlighting why it must be approached as a chronic, biologically driven disease rather than a lifestyle issue.Key Highlights:Obesity Is a Disease: Pediatric obesity is multifactorial, shaped by genetics, epigenetics, hormones, environment, stress, and socioeconomic factors. The newest AAP guidelines formally recognize obesity as a disease and recommend active treatment—not watchful waiting.Shift in Clinical Practice: Treatment should be offered to children above the 85th percentile BMI. The model has shifted from prevention-only efforts to a proactive, continuum-based care strategy.Continuum of Care: Management includes Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (26+ contact hours), FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for adolescents, and bariatric surgery for select patients—each playing a role depending on severity and response.Efficacy & Challenges: GLP-1 medications demonstrate meaningful weight loss, and bariatric surgery shows durable BMI reduction and improvement in comorbidities. However, weight regain remains a significant biological challenge.MASLD & Long-Term Risk: Obesity is strongly linked to metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), affecting millions of youth and placing many at risk for cirrhosis, transplant, or hepatocellular carcinoma.Equity & Advocacy: Obesity disproportionately impacts children of color and those in under-resourced communities. Access to effective treatment—including medications—is a health equity issue that demands advocacy.This session reinforces that pediatric obesity requires early, evidence-based intervention, multidisciplinary care, and systemic advocacy to improve lifelong health outcomes.
• Pediatric Oncofertility: From Cryopreservation to Future Fertility Solutions 18.03.2026 13min

  In this educational video from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Dr. Monica Laronda explores the rapidly evolving field of pediatric oncofertility—highlighting how fertility preservation is becoming an essential part of care for children at risk of treatment-related infertility.Key Highlights:Why Fertility Preservation Matters: Cancer therapies and certain genetic conditions can lead to premature gonadal failure, significantly impacting future reproductive potential and long-term quality of life.Who Should Be Considered: Fertility preservation extends beyond oncology to include patients with conditions like Turner syndrome and gonadal dysgenesis—emphasizing early counseling regardless of risk level or prognosis.Current Clinical Options: Post-pubertal patients may undergo oocyte or sperm banking, while ovarian and testicular tissue cryopreservation offer options for younger patients who are not yet producing mature gametes.Risk Stratification: Fertility risk is assessed using treatment exposure (e.g., alkylating agents, radiation) and cumulative dosing, helping guide decision-making and timing of intervention.Program Growth & Outcomes: Lurie Children’s has performed hundreds of tissue cryopreservation procedures, demonstrating both feasibility and increasing national awareness of these options.Advances in Fertility Restoration: Ovarian tissue transplantation can restore hormone function and fertility, though risks—such as reintroducing malignant cells—remain a key limitation.Future Innovation: Cutting-edge research in ovarian tissue engineering, including 3D-printed bioprosthetic scaffolds, is paving the way for safer and more effective fertility restoration.This session highlights how multidisciplinary care, research innovation, and early intervention are reshaping the future of fertility preservation for pediatric patients.
• Colorectal Quiz: Episode 50 16th Annual European Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, October 2025 - What did we learn? 10.03.2026 24min

  In this special 50th episode of the Colorectal Quiz Podcast, Dr. Marc Levitt and an international panel review key takeaways from the 16th European Pediatric Colorectal Reconstruction Meeting in Stockholm, highlighting emerging ideas, evolving surgical techniques, and global perspectives in the care of children with colorectal conditions. Key Highlights:Early Irrigation Training in Hirschsprung’s Disease: Some centers are beginning irrigation competency even before ostomy takedown, helping families and patients adapt earlier and potentially reducing post-operative enterocolitis risk.Advances in Surgical Technology: Innovations such as robotic-assisted surgery and ICG fluorescence imaging are improving visualization of blood supply during pull-through procedures, helping surgeons reduce complications like leaks and ischemia.New Diagnostic Concepts: High-frequency ultrasound may help measure bowel wall muscle thickness to identify aganglionic segments, potentially supporting or supplementing traditional biopsy-based diagnosis.Understanding Enterocolitis Risk: Emerging research suggests that reduced mucus protection in proximal bowel segments and mechanical stress on the bowel wall may contribute to microbial imbalance and breakdown of the intestinal barrier.The Power of Nursing and Multidisciplinary Care: Dedicated colorectal nursing programs and global case discussions highlighted how long-term outcomes depend not only on surgical technique but also on ongoing bowel management, education, and coordinated care.Evolving Techniques for Anorectal Malformations: New procedures such as perineal-preserving PSARP and posterior rectal advancement anoplasty (PRAA) aim to reduce complications while improving functional outcomes.Transition to Adult Care: Experts emphasized the need for stronger transition programs and multidisciplinary teams—including gynecology, urology, and sexual health specialists—to support patients with congenital colorectal conditions into adulthood.This episode offers a global snapshot of how pediatric colorectal care continues to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and shared clinical experience.
• Quick Literature Updates Ep 27 27.02.2026 4min

  We’re back with 27th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".Host: Em GooteeNCBI - WWW Error Blocked Diagnosticvan Hal ARL, Aanen IP, Wijnen RMH, Pullens B, Vlot J. The Value of Preoperative Rigid Tracheobronchoscopy for the Diagnosis of Tracheomalacia in Oesophageal Atresia Patients. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Nov;59(11):161620. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.07.005. Epub 2024 Jul 14. PMID: 39089893.NCBI - WWW Error Blocked DiagnosticMena R, Guillén G, Lopez-Fernandez S, Martos Rodríguez M, Ruiz CW, Montaner-Ramon A, López M, Molino JA. Conservative Management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns: Incidence and Management of Intestinal Strictures. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun;35(3):224-231. doi: 10.1055/a-2426-9723. Epub 2024 Sep 30. PMID: 39348873.NCBI - WWW Error Blocked DiagnosticHundscheid T, Onland W, Kooi EMW, Vijlbrief DC, de Vries WB, Dijkman KP, van Kaam AH, Villamor E, Kroon AA, Visser R, Mulder-de Tollenaer SM, De Bisschop B, Dijk PH, Avino D, Hocq C, Zecic A, Meeus M, de Baat T, Derriks F, Henriksen TB, Kyng KJ, Donders R, Nuytemans DHGM, Van Overmeire B, Mulder AL, de Boode WP; BeNeDuctus Trial Investigators. Expectant Management or Early Ibuprofen for Patent Ductus Arteriosus. N Engl J Med. 2023 Mar 16;388(11):980-990. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2207418. Epub 2022 Dec 6. PMID: 36477458.
• Quick Literature Updates Ep 26 23.01.2026 4min

  We’re back with 26th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".Host: Em Gooteehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39826968/St Peter SD, Noel-MacDonnell JR, Hall NJ, Eaton S, Suominen JS, Wester T, Svensson JF, Almström M, Muenks EP, Beaudin M, Piché N, Brindle M, MacRobie A, Keijzer R, Engstrand Lilja H, Kassa AM, Jancelewicz T, Butter A, Davidson J, Skarsgard E, Te-Lu Y, Nah S, Willan AR, Pierro A. Appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children: an open-label, international, multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2025 Jan 18;405(10474):233-240. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02420-6. Erratum in: Lancet. 2025 Feb 8;405(10477):468. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00206-5. PMID: 39826968.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40032536/Xu TO, Hanke RE, Das K, Bowser M, Hisam B, Samuk I, Wissanji H, Teeple E, Mayhew A, Myseros JS, Badillo A, Levitt MA, Varda BK, Feng C. VACTERL Screening in Newborns With Anorectal Malformations - An Opportunity to Optimize Screening Practices, add Gynecologic and Spinal Conditions, and Utilize a New Acronym: VACTE(G)RLS. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun;60(6):162252. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162252. Epub 2025 Feb 20. PMID: 40032536.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38245889/Schlapbach LJ, Watson RS, Sorce LR, Argent AC, Menon K, Hall MW, Akech S, Albers DJ, Alpern ER, Balamuth F, Bembea M, Biban P, Carrol ED, Chiotos K, Chisti MJ, DeWitt PE, Evans I, Flauzino de Oliveira C, Horvat CM, Inwald D, Ishimine P, Jaramillo-Bustamante JC, Levin M, Lodha R, Martin B, Nadel S, Nakagawa S, Peters MJ, Randolph AG, Ranjit S, Rebull MN, Russell S, Scott HF, de Souza DC, Tissieres P, Weiss SL, Wiens MO, Wynn JL, Kissoon N, Zimmerman JJ, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD; Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force. International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024 Feb 27;331(8):665-674. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.0179. PMID: 38245889; PMCID: PMC10900966.
• Quick Literature Updates Ep 25 04.12.2025 4min

  We’re back with 25th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".Host: Em Gooteehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38914511/Huerta CT, Beres AL, Englum BR, Gonzalez K, Levene T, Wakeman D, Yousef Y, Gulack BC, Chang HL, Christison-Lagay ER, Ham PB 3rd, Mansfield SA, Kulaylat AN, Lucas DJ, Rentea RM, Pennell CP, Sulkowski JP, Russell KW, Ricca RL, Kelley-Quon LI, Tashiro J, Rialon KL; American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee. Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct;59(10):161589. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.05.019. Epub 2024 Jun 6. PMID: 38914511.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39743432/Moturu A, Coleman M, Mets C, Thompson V, Grant C, Ko CY, Saito JM, Berman L, Wakeman D. Identifying Quality Improvement Targets After Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Insertion: A NSQIP-Pediatric Pilot Study. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun;60(6):162107. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.162107. Epub 2024 Dec 17. PMID: 39743432.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38733138/Kollin C, Nordenskjöld A, Ritzén M. Testicular volume at puberty in boys with congenital cryptorchidism randomised to treatment at different ages. Acta Paediatr. 2024 Aug;113(8):1949-1956. doi: 10.1111/apa.17270. Epub 2024 May 11. PMID: 38733138.
• Quick Literature Updates Ep 24 13.11.2025 1min

  We’re back with 24th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".Host: Em Gooteehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38914509/Donati F, Cipriani MS, Pistorio A, Guerriero V, Mattioli G, Torre M. Pectus Bar Dislocation: Comparison Between Three Different Stabilization Techniques Adopted in a Single Centre. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct;59(10):161591. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.05.021. Epub 2024 Jun 4. PMID: 38914509.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38834671/Males I, Boban Z, Kumric M, Vrdoljak J, Berkovic K, Pogorelic Z, Bozic J. Applying an explainable machine learning model might reduce the number of negative appendectomies in pediatric patients with a high probability of acute appendicitis. Sci Rep. 2024 Jun 4;14(1):12772. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-63513-x. PMID: 38834671; PMCID: PMC11150468.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37957103/Rauh J, Dantes G, Wallace M, Collings A, Sanin GD, Cambronero GE, Bosley ME, Ganapathy AS, Patterson JW, Ignacio R, Knod JL, Slater B, Callier K, Livingston MH, Alemayehu H, Dukleska K, Scholz S, Santore MT, Zamora IJ, Neff LP. Transcystic Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis: A Multi-Center Study. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar;59(3):389-392. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.046. Epub 2023 Oct 21. PMID: 37957103.
• Quick Literature Updates Ep 23 30.10.2025 4min

  We’re back with 23rd episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".Host: Em Gootee0:00 Introduction0:39 Locum Tenens and Pediatric Surgery: A Position Statement and Practice Guidelines From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA)1:40 Validation of the Clavien-Madadi Classification for Unexpected Events in Pediatric Surgery: A Collaborative ERNICA Project2:50 Transitional Care in Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung's Disease: A Systematic Review of Challenges and Solutions4:03 Outrohttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38806318/Fahy AS, Klima DA, Gillam MM, Aprahamian CJ, Kim SS, Kokoska ER, Teeple EA, Weiss RG, Escobar MA Jr. Locum Tenens and Pediatric Surgery: A Position Statement and Practice Guidelines From the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA). J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct;59(10):161567. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.04.021. Epub 2024 May 8. PMID: 38806318.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38582705/Madadi-Sanjani O, Kuebler JF, Brendel J, Costanzo S, Granström AL, Aydin E, Loukogeorgakis S, Lacher M, Wiesner S, Domenghino A, Clavien PA, Mutanen A, Eaton S, Ure BM. Validation of the Clavien-Madadi Classification for Unexpected Events in Pediatric Surgery: A Collaborative ERNICA Project. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Sep;59(9):1672-1679. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.022. Epub 2024 Mar 16. PMID: 38582705.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37996349/Plascevic J, Shah S, Tan YW. Transitional Care in Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung's Disease: A Systematic Review of Challenges and Solutions. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jun;59(6):1019-1027. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.10.066. Epub 2023 Nov 2. PMID: 37996349.
• Quick Literature Updates Ep 22 16.10.2025 4min

  We’re back with 22nd episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".Host: Em Gootee0:00 Introduction0:39 The use of postoperative calibrations in Hirschsprung disease: a practice to reconsider?1:47 Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations2:57 Treatment Facility Case Volume and Disparities in Outcomes of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Cases4:06 OutroNCBI - WWW Error Blocked DiagnosticBeati F, D'Angelo T, Iacusso C, Iacobelli BD, Scorletti F, Valfré L, Pellegrino C, Bagolan P, Conforti A, Fusaro F. The use of postoperative calibrations in Hirschsprung disease: a practice to reconsider? Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Jul 5;40(1):176. doi: 10.1007/s00383-024-05761-6. PMID: 38967682.NCBI - WWW Error Blocked DiagnosticSlidell MB, McAteer J, Miniati D, Sømme S, Wakeman D, Rialon K, Lucas D, Beres A, Chang H, Englum B, Kawaguchi A, Gonzalez K, Speck E, Villalona G, Kulaylat A, Rentea R, Yousef Y, Darderian S, Acker S, St Peter S, Kelley-Quon L, Baird R, Baerg J. Management of Gastroschisis: Timing of Delivery, Antibiotic Usage, and Closure Considerations (A Systematic Review From the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes & Evidence Based Practice Committee). J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Aug;59(8):1408-1417. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.03.044. Epub 2024 Apr 30. PMID: 38796391.NCBI - WWW Error Blocked DiagnosticPeiffer SE, Mehl SC, Powell P, Lee TC, Keswani SG, King A. Treatment Facility Case Volume and Disparities in Outcomes of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Cases. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 May;59(5):825-831. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.042. Epub 2024 Feb 4. PMID: 38413264.