Pediatric Surgery International

Article	Citations
Implementation and outcomes of enhanced recovery protocols in pediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis	31
Cryoablation is associated with shorter length of stay and reduced opioid use in pectus excavatum repair	28
Telemedicine in the pediatric surgery in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic	27
Fetal surgery for spina bifida in Zurich: results from 150 cases	21
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trauma activations at a pediatric level 1 trauma center in New York	20
Administration of extracellular vesicles derived from human amniotic fluid stem cells: a new treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis	19
Prevalence of Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis in patients with Hirschsprung disease	19
Predictive factors for the development of postoperative Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis in children operated during infancy	19
Robotic Soave pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease in children under 12-months: long-term outcomes	18
Omphalocele: national current birth prevalence and survival	17
Inclusion of Children’s Surgery in National Surgical Plans and Child Health Programmes: the need and roadmap from Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery	17
Comparison of physical functions and psychosocial conditions between adolescents with pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and healthy controls	17
A critical threshold for global pediatric surgical workforce density	16
The need for early Kasai portoenterostomy: a Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium study	15
Multiple magnetic foreign body ingestion in pediatric patients: a single-center retrospective review	15
Enhanced recovery after surgery and anesthetic outcomes in pediatric reconstructive urologic surgery	14
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric trauma in Southern California	14
Pediatric and neonatal extracorporeal life support: current state and continuing evolution	14
Eosinophilic colitis in children: a new and elusive enemy?	14
Crystallized phenol for treatment of pilonidal sinus disease in children: a comparative clinical study	13
Surgical site infection after open and laparoscopic surgery in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
C-reactive protein/albumin ratio is a prognostic indicator for predicting surgical intervention and mortality in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis	13
Early enteral feeding after intestinal anastomosis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	13
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after pediatric trauma	12
Meta-analyses in paediatric surgery are often fragile: implications and consequences	12

Lymphatic malformations: a 20-year single institution experience	12
Thoracoscopic oesophageal atresia/tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA/TOF) repair is associated with a higher stricture rate: a single institution’s experience	12
Development of a risk score for choledocholithiasis in pediatric patients	12
Laparoscopic vs open portoenterostomy in biliary atresia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Does epidural analgesia really enhance recovery in pediatric surgery patients?	11
Same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated appendicitis is safe and cost effective	11
It is time for TEG in pediatric trauma: unveiling meaningful alterations in children who undergo massive transfusion	11
Meso-Rex bypass versus portosystemic shunt for the management of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children: systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Testis-sparing surgery for testicular tumors in children: a 20 year single center experience and systematic review of the literature	11
Diagnostic and management strategies for congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula: a systematic review	11
“When to Nuss? patient age as a risk factor for complications of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: a systematic review and meta-analysis”	11
Computed tomography-guided marking using a dye-staining method for preoperative localization of tiny pulmonary lesions in children	10
Incidence and prognosis of thyroid cancer in children: based on the SEER database	10
Endoplasmic reticulum stress in the acute intestinal epithelial injury of necrotizing enterocolitis	10
Magnet ingestion in children and its implications: tertiary centre experience	10
Small surgeries, big smiles: using virtual reality to reduce the need for sedation or general anesthesia during minor surgical procedures	9
Paediatric adhesive bowel obstruction: a systematic review	9
Congenital abdominal wall defects and cryptorchidism: a population-based study	9
Cylindrical and button battery ingestion in children: a single-center experience	9
A meta-analysis comparing dorsal plication and ventral lengthening for chordee correction during primary proximal hypospadias repair	9
Fecal microbiome alterations in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome receiving a rotating cycle of gastrointestinal prophylactic antibiotics	9
Biliary reconstruction after choledochal cyst resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis on hepaticojejunostomy vs hepaticoduodenostomy	9
Efficacy of early endoscopic intervention in pediatric pancreatic duct injury management	9
Do post-operative phone calls enhance family satisfaction and outcomes after outpatient pediatric urological surgeries? A prospective study	9
Clinical presentation and management of childhood intussusception in South Africa	9
Comparison between cystic biliary atresia and choledochal cyst: a clinical controlled study	9
Weight gain velocity and adequate amount of nutrition for infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia	9
To give or not to give? Blood for pediatric trauma patients prior to pediatric trauma center arrival	9
Development and validation of a novel 3D-printed simulation model for open oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair	9
Ultrasound characteristics combined with gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase for diagnosis of biliary atresia in infants less than 30 days	9
Surgical management of unilateral oophorectomy for ovarian tissue cryopreservation in high-risk children and adolescents with varied backgrounds	9
Analysis of patients’ and caregivers’ psychosocial functioning in colorectal conditions: comparison of diagnosis, gender, and developmental functioning	9
The use of social media among the pediatric colorectal community	9
The impact of botulinum injection for hospitalized children with Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis	8
Early definitive operation for patients with anorectal malformation was associated with a better long-term postoperative bowel function	8
Laparoscopic robotic-assisted restorative proctocolectomy and ileal J-pouch-anorectal anastomosis in children	8
Training low–middle-income (LMIC) pediatric surgeons in a high-income country (HIC) program	8
Accuracy of ultrasonography for differentiating between simple and complex appendicitis in children	8
Optimization of surgical timing of congenital diaphragmatic hernia using the quantified flow patterns of patent ductus arteriosus	8
Decreased incidence of intussusception during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trends in pediatric surgical emergencies	8
Considering the value of online support groups for colorectal conditions: perspectives from caregivers and adult patients	7
Preventive effect of prophylactic intravenous antibiotics against cholangitis in biliary atresia: a randomized controlled trial	7
Application value of computer-assisted surgery system in pediatric hepatic hemangioma	7
Functional outcomes of pediatric laparoscopic pyeloplasty: post-operative functional recovery is superior in infants compared to older children	7
Remote ischemic conditioning avoids the development of intestinal damage after ischemia reperfusion by reducing intestinal inflammation and increasing intestinal regeneration	7
Behind the mask: extended use of surgical masks is not associated with increased risk of surgical site infection	7
Comparing the fecal continence scores of patients with anorectal malformation with anorectal manometric findings	7
Single-port laparoscopic appendicectomy versus conventional three-port approach for acute appendicitis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
The incidence of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis nearly halved from 2005 to 2017: analysis of German administrative data	7
Neonatal surgical outcomes: a prospective observational study at a Tertiary Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa	7

In vitro models of fetal lung development to enhance research into congenital lung diseases	7
Hepatic oxidative injury: role of mitochondrial dysfunction in necrotizing enterocolitis	7
Training minimally invasive surgery’s basic skills: is expensive always better?	7
Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis with two-dimensional shear wave elastography in biliary atresia before Kasai portoenterostomy	7
The combination of conventional ultrasound and shear-wave elastography in evaluating the segmental heterogeneity of liver fibrosis in biliary atresia patients after Kasai portoenterostomy	7
Morbidity after thoracoscopic resection of congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM): single center experience over a decade	7
Delayed presentation of anorectal malformations in a tertiary care hospital in India	7
COVID-19 pre-procedural testing strategy and early outcomes at a large tertiary care children’s hospital	7
Neovagina stricture complicated by high-grade dysplasia in a patient with history of cloaca and ulcerative colitis: a case report and review of the literature	7
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children	7
Unexpected tunnelled central venous access demise: a single institutional study from the UK	6
Paediatric gastric organoids as a tool for disease modelling and clinical translation	6
Gastrostomies in children requiring long-term ventilation	6
Ultrasonography is useful in differentiating between cystic biliary atresia and choledochal cyst	6
Laparoscopic management of infantile hydrocele in pediatric age group	6
Risk factors and outcomes of bile leak after laparoscopic surgery for congenital biliary dilatation	6
Recommendations of patients and families of girls with 46XX congenital adrenal hyperplasia in the United Kingdom regarding the timing of surgery	6
Online action planning forums to develop a roadmap to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of global children’s surgical care	6
An unsolved problem in developing countries: hydatid cysts in children	6
The administration of hepatocyte growth factor prevents total parenteral nutrition-induced hepatocellular injury in a rat model	6
Vaginal foreign bodies in children: a single-center retrospective 10-year analysis	6
Exosomal miR-214-3p as a potential novel biomarker for rhabdoid tumor of the kidney	6
Trans-anastomotic tube feeding in the management of congenital duodenal obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Gynecological and psycho-sexual aspects of women with history of anorectal malformations	6
Selective approach to preoperative echocardiography in esophageal atresia	6
Therapeutic ureteroscopy for urolithiasis in children younger than 60 months of age	6
Therapeutic strategies for stricturing Crohn’s disease in childhood: a systematic review	6
Current thoracoscopic approach for mediastinal neuroblastoma in Japan–results from nationwide multicenter survey	6
Safety of delayed surgical repair of omphalocele–exstrophy–imperforate anus–spinal defects (OEIS) complex in infants with significant comorbidities	6
The morphological and histopathological assessment of Alagille syndrome with extrahepatic bile duct obstruction: the importance of the differential diagnosis with subgroup “o” biliary atresia	6
The detail profile of cause of recurrences after laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) in children: a systematic review	6
Anal canal duplication in children: a monocentric experience of 12 cases	6
Is postoperative transanastomotic feeding beneficial in neonates with congenital duodenal obstruction?	5
Cell death induction (extrinsic versus intrinsic apoptotic pathway) by intestinal ischemia–reperfusion injury in rats is time-depended	5
The importance of dedicated colorectal team participation in the management of spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients	5
Long-term outcomes of various pediatric short bowel syndrome in China	5
The triangular cord ratio and the presence of a cystic lesion in the triangular cord. Suggested new ultrasound findings in the early diagnosis of Biliary Atresia	5
The favorable prognosis of cystic biliary atresia may be related to early surgery and mild liver pathological changes	5
The protective effects of hepatocyte growth factor on the intestinal mucosal atrophy induced by total parenteral nutrition in a rat model	5
Are routine chest X-rays following chest tube removal necessary in asymptomatic pediatric patients?	5
Impact of prescription drug monitoring program mandate on postoperative opioid prescriptions in children	5
Risk factors of dumping syndrome after fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux in children	5
The impact of early and successful orchidopexy on hormonal follow-up for 208 boys with bilateral non-syndromic cryptorchidism	5
Comprehensive assessment of the quality and reliability of the ten most-viewed YouTube videos on thoracoscopic lobectomy in children: a comparison from the available videos on a peer-reviewed platform	5
Postoperative intestinal obstruction in patients with biliary atresia impedes biliary excretion and results in subsequent liver transplantation	5
Variations in the management of adolescent adnexal torsion at a single institution and the creation of a unified care pathway	5
Surgeon, patient, and caregiver perspective of pediatric surgical telemedicine in the COVID-19 pandemic era	5
Factors associated with neonatal surgical site infection after abdominal surgery	5
Long-term outcomes in children with Hirschsprung’s disease and transition zone bowel pull-through: impact of surgical techniques and role for conservative approach	5
Female pediatric inguinal hernia: uterine deviation toward the hernia side	5
Porcine dermal patches as a risk factor for recurrence after congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair	5
Surgical approach and functional outcome of redo pull-through for postoperative complications in Hirschsprung’s disease	5
Missed opportunities for ovarian salvage in children: an 8-year review of surgically managed ovarian lesions at a tertiary pediatric surgery centre	5
Doppler ultrasound assessment of splanchnic perfusion and heart rate for the detection of necrotizing enterocolitis	4
A comparison of surgical site infections in children after stoma reversal between purse-string and linear closure	4
Nasogastric decompression after intestinal surgery in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Pneumatosis intestinalis in children beyond the neonatal period: is it always benign?	4
Comparative study of open and laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy in children undergoing living donor liver transplantation for biliary atresia	4
Thoracic epidural-based Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for Nuss repair of pectus excavatum shortened length of stay and decreased rescue intravenous opiate use	4
Discrepancy between the survival rate and neuropsychological development in postsurgical extremely low-birth-weight infants: a retrospective study over two decades at a single institution	4
The morbidity of open tumor biopsy for intraabdominal neoplasms in pediatric patients	4
Laparoscopic ligation of ectopic ureter in pediatric patients: a safe surgical option for the management of urinary incontinence due to ectopic ureters	4
A nationwide database analysis of demographics and outcomes related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia	4
Single-stage restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients: a safe alternative	4
Surgery versus conservative management in congenital lobar emphysema: follow up and indicators for surgery	4
Hepatic hemangioendothelioma of infancy: clinical features of a large cohort of patients and proposed management	4
Comparison of super-mini versus mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of upper urinary tract stones in children: a single centre experience	4
Surgery of pancreas tumors in pediatric and adolescent patients: a single institution experience in South America	4
Timing of adjuvant chemotherapy after laparotomy for Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma	4
Histological features of complete tracheal rings in congenital tracheal stenosis	4
Impact of Clostridium difficile infection on pediatric appendicitis	4
Surgical considerations for neuroblastoma-associated opsoclonus–myoclonus–ataxia syndrome: a series of 14 patients from a single institution	4
Nutritional and pharmacological strategy in children with short bowel syndrome	4
Surgical management and outcomes of paediatric ovarian tumours—a 25-year UK single centre experience	4
Prospective evaluation of an evidence-based decision tool to assess pediatric blunt abdominal trauma (BAT)	4
Caustic ingestion in children treated at a tertiary centre in South Africa: can upper endoscopy be omitted in asymptomatic patients?	4
Sacrococcygeal teratomas: midline reconstruction improves cosmesis without compromising outcomes	4
Current treatment and outcomes of pediatric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST): a systematic review of published studies	4
Epithelial cell-adhesion protein cadherin 26 is dysregulated in congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital pulmonary airway malformation	4
Children with congenital colorectal malformations during the UK Sars-CoV-2 pandemic lockdown: an assessment of telemedicine and impact on health	4

Defined serum-free culture of human infant small intestinal organoids with predetermined doses of Wnt3a and R-spondin1 from surgical specimens	4
Impact of preservation of the azygos vein during surgical repair of esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF): a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
The application of virtual segmentectomy based on three-dimensional computed tomography and angiography in thoracoscopic segmentectomy for children and infants	4
Outcomes of laparotomy in preterm infants with extremely low operative weight (< 1000 g)	4
Is the appendix a good organ to diagnose total colonic aganglionosis?	4
Visualization of the fetal anus by prenatal ultrasound for the diagnosis of anorectal malformations: is it feasible?	4
Elevation of microRNA-214 is associated with progression of liver fibrosis in patients with biliary atresia	4
Prophylactic innominate artery transection to prevent tracheoinnominate artery fistula: a retrospective review of single institution experiences	4
The impact of patient age and procedure type on postoperative opioid use following ambulatory pediatric urologic procedures	4