European Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Article	Citations
Artificial Intelligence Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy of Contrast Enemas in Hirschsprung Disease Compared to Clinical Experts	21
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Perinatal Testicular Torsion in Northern Ireland: A Nationwide 10-Year Review	18
Association of Renal Function (Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate) with the Number of Febrile Urinary Tract Infections in Children with Neurogenic Bladder	15
Comparing Efficacy of Regional Analgesia Techniques after Pediatric Inguinal Procedures	15
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cryoanalgesia for Pain Management following Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Single-Center, Single-Blind, Parallel Design Study	14
The Transition of Care for Patients with Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung Disease: A European Survey	14
European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Consensus Statement on the Management of Neonatal Ovarian Simple Cysts	11
Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging with Intravenous Indocyanine Green Method in Segmentectomy for Infants with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation	11
Microsurgical Varicocelectomy with Spermatic Vein to Superficial Epigastric Vein Bypass in Adolescents	11
A Novel Tool to Predict Postoperative Opioid Need after Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children: A Step toward Evidence-Based Pain Management	11
Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Incidence, Risk Factors and Surgical Outcomes	10
Posterior Tracheopexy for Tracheomalacia: A Study of Clinical and Radiological Consequences on Esophagus	10
The Development of the International Intestinal Failure Registry and an Overview of its Results	9
Diagnosing Hirschsprung Disease in Children Younger than 6 Months of Age: Insights in Incidence of Complications of Rectal Suction Biopsy and Other Final Diagnoses	8
Research Involvement and Gender Disparities Among Pediatric Surgeons: A Multinational Survey	8
Telementoring of Open and Laparoscopic Knot Tying and Suturing Is Possible: A Randomized Controlled Study	8
A Study of Safety and Effectiveness of Evicel Fibrin Sealant as an Adjunctive Hemostat in Pediatric Surgery	8
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Risk Factors for 30-day Mortality in Patients with Surgically Treated Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study	7
ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part I: Diagnostics	7
Vocal Cord Paralysis after Repair of Esophageal Atresia	7
Endoscopic Injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Piglet Esophagus Is Safe and Feasible but Did Not Result in any Significant Structural Changes 3 Days after Injection	7
Laparoscopic Heller–Dor Is a Persistently Effective Treatment for Achalasia Even in Pediatric Patients: A 25-Year Experience at a Single Tertiary Center	7
Enhancing AI Readiness in Pediatric Surgery: Impact of a Targeted Workshop on Knowledge and Competencies	7

Development Methodology, Availability, and Implementation of Core Outcome Sets in Pediatric Surgery	6
Early versus Delayed Inguinal Hernia Repair in Preterm Neonates: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	6
Lateral Thoracic Expansion for Jeune's Syndrome, Surgical Approach, and Technical Details	6
Benchmarks for Pediatric Surgical Registries: Recommendations for the Assessment and Grading of Complications	6
Analysis of Techniques in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs across Pediatric Age Groups: EUPSA Trainees of European Pediatric Surgery Survey	6
Collaborative Efforts in Pediatric Surgery: Lessons from European Randomized Controlled Trials	6
European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants	5
Antegrade Continence Enema Alone for the Management of Functional Constipation and Segmental Colonic Dysmotility (ACE-FC): A Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium Study	5
Prenatal Intervention in High-Risk CPAM: Postnatal Outcomes After Fetal versus Standard Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Study	5
A Modification of the Anoplasty Technique during a Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty and Anorectal Vaginal Urethroplasty Closure: The Para-U-Stitch to Prevent Wound Dehiscence	5
Is There Gender (In)Equality in Pediatric Surgery? An Online Survey on Gender-Related Career Opportunities	5
Moving toward the Development and Effective Implementation of High-Quality Guidelines in Pediatric Surgery: A Review of the Literature	5
Classification of Adverse Events in Adult Surgery	5
Unlocking the Power of Data: Standardized Data Collection in Pediatric Surgery	5
Learning of Intracorporal Knot Tying in Minimally Invasive Surgery by Video or Expert Instruction	5
Keijiro Suruga, MD (1920–2023)	5
Learning Curve and Early Outcomes of Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lesion Resection for Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation in Children: A Single-surgeon Experience	5
Esophageal Atresia and Gastric Ectopic Pancreas: Is There a Real Association?	5
Prevalence and One-Year Survival of Selected Major Congenital Anomalies in Germany: A Population-Based Cohort Study	5
Laparoscopic versus Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Is Feasible in Infants with Caudal Anesthesia and Spontaneous Respiration	4
The PPP - Perineal Body Preserving PSARP (Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty) for Anorectal Malformation with Rectovestibular Fistula in Females—Report of Early Outcomes	4
Editorial	4
Detection of Traumatic and Postoperative Nerve Lesions following Upper Extremity Fractures in a Pediatric Cohort Using MR Neurography	4
Intrauterine Ultrasound-Guided Laser Coagulation as a First Step for Treatment of Prenatally Complicated Bronchopulmonary Sequestration: Our Experience and Literature Review	4
Thoracoscopic Repair of Recurrent CDH is Associated with a Significantly Lower Complication Rate and Shorter ICU and Hospital Stay: A Prospective, Propensity Score-Matched Analysis	4
Point of Care Ultrasound in Pediatric Surgery across the European Region—European Pediatric Surgery Association Endorsed Survey	4
Evaluating Inter- and Intraobserver Agreement on Pectus Carinatum Severity and Treatment Outcomes: A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Assessment Methods	4
In-Office Pit Excision for Pilonidal Disease Using Needle-Free Local Anesthesia: A Minimally Invasive, Non-Operative Treatment Approach	4
Success of Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) in Pediatric Patients with Impaired Fecal Control	4
Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis: Transformative Research from Bench to Bedside	4
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Does Timing of Resection Influence the Presence of Inflammation within Congenital Lung Malformations?	4
Development of the Urinary Tract in Fetal Rats: A Micro-CT Study	4
Minimally Invasive versus Open Ureteral Reimplantation in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4
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The Majority of Boys Having Orchidopexy for Congenital Nonsyndromic Cryptorchidism during Minipuberty Exhibited Normal Reproductive Hormonal Profiles	3
European Pediatric Surgical Association (EUPSA)	3
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Social Determinants of Health Are Associated with Failed Bowel Management for Children with Anorectal Malformations	3
Postoperative Flank Bulge in Infants After Open CDH Repair: An Underreported Complication	3
A Narrative Review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Their Application in Recent Pediatric Surgical Research: Advancing Knowledge and Offering New Perspectives to the Field	3
Endoscopic Injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Piglet Esophagus Is Safe and Feasible but Did Not Result in any Significant Structural Changes 3 Days after Injection	3
The Future of Pediatric Surgery—Women and Part Time?	3
Validation of Clinical Prediction Scores for Pediatric Appendicitis: Update with New Cutoff Values for the AIR Score	3
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Evaluation of Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty with Spongioplasty–Dartosoraphy Reinforcement in Pediatric Hypospadias: A Randomized Controlled Study	3
Round Ligament Management in Percutaneous Inguinal Hernia Repair: Comparative Outcomes Using the FLAIR Technique in Girls	3
From the Editor-in-Chief	3
Efficacy of Early Enteral Nutrition on Gastrointestinal Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3

Sparing the Perineal Body in the Vestibular Fistula	3
Protective Effect of the SIRT1-Mediated NF-κB Signaling Pathway against Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Neonatal Mice	3
Long-Term Functional Outcomes and Multidisciplinary Management after Ileorectal Duhamel Pull-Through for Total Colonic Aganglionosis—20-Year Experience in a Tertiary Surgical Center	3
Laparoscopic Ureteral Reimplantation after Failed Open Surgery: Incorporating the Psoas Hitch Maneuver for Sufficient Tunnel Length	3
Interferential Current Stimulation Enhances Rectal Motor Activity: Insights from an Isolated Perfused Porcine Model	3
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy with T-Fasteners versus “Pull Technique”: Analysis of Complications	3
Caudal Block versus Wound Infiltration for Inguinal Procedures in Young Children: A Randomized Clinical Study	3
Rethinking Fistula Preservation in Anorectal Malformation Surgery: A Histopathological Perspective	3
Complications and Disease Recurrence After Ileocecal Resection in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Retrospective Study	3
Evaluating Access and Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Pediatric Hirschsprung Disease	3
Lateral Release in Neonatal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Is Associated with Faster Recovery Compared to Abdominal Wall Patch Repair: A Preliminary Prospective Cohort Study	2
Systematic Review of Definitions and Outcome Measures for Postoperative Ileus and Return of Bowel Function after Abdominal Surgery in Children	2
Early-Onset Pectus Excavatum Is More Likely to Be Part of a Genetic Variation	2
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of the Need for Surgical Treatment in Children’s Intussusception	2
Anorectal Malformations Associated with Hirschsprung Disease: Insights from a Large Cohort of 2,341 ARM Patients in a Single-Center Retrospective Study	2
Impact and Citation Trends of Surveys Endorsed by the EUPSA Network Office in Pediatric Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis	2
Dysfunctional Voiding and Incontinence Scoring System for Children and Adolescents: A Tool to Predict Clinical Course and Outcome	2
Long-Term Orthopaedic and Radiological Outcomes of Symphysis Approximation without Osteotomy in Primary Bladder Exstrophy Repair	2
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Comparative Outcomes of Surgical Techniques for Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration in Children: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Analysis	2
Laparoscopic versus Open Reduction of Intussusception in Infants and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	2
Differences in the Outcome of Colonic Atresia with and without Abdominal Wall Defects	2
Publishing Trends, Motivations, and Obstacles Among Pediatric Surgeons: An International Survey on Research Dissemination and Peer Review Challenges	2
Outcomes after Surgical Treatment for Rectal Atresia in Children: Is There a Preferred Approach? A Systematic Review	2
Anorectal malformation with rectoperineal fistula in females treated with a posterior rectal advancement anoplasty (PRAA) – report of early outcomes.	2
Image-Guided Transrectal Drainage of Pelvic Abscesses in Children	2
Medical Costs of Patients Undergoing Esophageal Atresia Repair are Mainly Influenced by Associated Malformations	2
Beyond the AP View: The Diagnostic Value of Lateral Duodenal and Colonic Assessment in Pediatric Malrotation	2
Pediatric Empyema in the Post-Pandemic Period: Evaluating Changing Trends in Microbiology, Investigations, Fibrinolysis, and Surgical Outcomes	2
Cutting-Edge Pediatric Colorectal Surgery: A Half-Century of Innovations in Technique which have Transformed Care for Anorectal Malformation	2
Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery: From Diagnostics and Preoperative Planning to Risk Stratification: A Comprehensive Review of Current Applications	2
The Pathologist's Role in the Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease	2
Utility of Urine Dipstick Testing in Pediatric Appendicitis: Assessing its Role in Identifying Complicated Cases and Retrocecal Appendicitis	2
Long-Term Recurrence Rates and Patient Satisfaction after Repair of Pectus Excavatum	2
Diagnostic Accuracy of Uroflowmetry for Urethral Strictures in Pediatric Hypospadias: TIP versus Non-TIP Outcomes	2
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparing Drainage Alone versus Drainage with Primary Fistula Treatment for the Perianal Abscess in Children	2
Parent-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life of Pediatric Burn Patients 5 to 7 Years after Burn Injuries: A Multicenter Study	2
The Timing of Surgery for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Infants, on or after Weaning from Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Meta-Analysis	2
Congenital Hepatopulmonary Fusion	2
Polydatin as a Potential Therapeutic in Pediatric Intestinal Volvulus: Evidence from an Experimental I/R Injury Model	2
Evaluation of 4DryField® as an Adhesion Prophylaxis in Pediatric Patients: A Propensity-Score Matched Study	2
Associations of Mucosal Nerve Fiber Innervation Density with Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis: A Retrospective Three-Center Cohort Study	2
Can We Do Anything Else before Removing a Button Battery from the Esophagus?—Hyaluronic Acid	2
ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part III: Lifelong Follow-up and Transition of Care	1
Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation for Postoperative Pain Control After the Nuss Procedure in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	1
Trends in Management of Fetuses with Suspected Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (LUTO): A High-Risk Fetal and Pediatric Center Experience in a Universal-Access-to-Care System	1
Latest Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Models in General Pediatric Surgery	1
European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on the Use of Splenic Embolization in Blunt Splenic Trauma in Children	1
A Promising Future for Hands-On At-Home Training in Pediatric Surgery	1
Re: Bowel Lengthening Procedures in Children with Short Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review	1
Complication Is Inevitable, but Suffering is Optional—Psychological Aspects of Dealing with Complications in Surgery	1
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Surgical Scientific Formats: An ERNICA Survey on Challenges and Future Directions	1
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Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Long-Term Outcomes after Surgical Resection of Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the Lung in Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers	1
Response to: The Majority of Boys Having Orchidopexy for Congenital Nonsyndromic Cryptorchidism during Minipuberty Exhibited Normal Reproductive Hormonal Profiles	1
Variability in the Reporting of Baseline Characteristics, Treatment, and Outcomes in Esophageal Atresia Publications: A Systematic Review	1
The Role of Laparoscopic Treatment of Choledochal Malformation in Europe: A Single-Center Experience and Review of the Literature	1
Clinical Characteristics and Management of Colorectal Vascular Malformation in Children: A Retrospective Study of 23 Cases	1
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Response to: Sparing the Perineal Body, A Modification of the Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP) for Anorectal Malformations with Rectovestibular Fistulae	1
Impact of VACTERL Association and Chromosomal Anomalies on Outcomes After Esophageal Atresia Repair: Insights from the EUPSA Registry	1
A Retrospective Assessment of Soft Tissue Interposition during Redo Surgery for Postoperative Hypospadias Repair-Related Complications	1
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Feasibility and Challenges of Pyeloureteral Magnetic Anastomosis Device in Domestic Pigs: A Stepwise Approach with Extended Observation	1
Comparative Outcomes of Single-Stage versus Two-Stage Laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens Orchidopexy: A Systematic Review snd Meta-Analysis	1
Feeding Practice, Nutrition, and Growth in Infants with Abdominal Wall Defects and Esophageal Atresia: A Retrospective Case–Control Study	1
Ureteral Stent Colonization and Urinary Tract Infection in Children Undergoing Minimally Invasive Pyeloplasty	1
Neonatal Intestinal Segmental Volvulus: What Are the Differences with Midgut Volvulus?	1
The Role of GERD Diagnosis and Treatment in Preventing Lung Function Decline After Pediatric Lung Transplantation	1
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Risk Factors for Dehiscence of Operative Incisions in Newborns after Laparotomy	1
Determining the Risk Factors for Anastomotic Stricture Development after Esophageal Atresia Repair: Results from the Turkish Esophageal Atresia Registry	1
Are Low Weight or Cardiopathy Contraindications for Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula?	1
From Bench to Bedside: Eupatilin Activates Antioxidant Defenses and Reduces Fibrosis in Experimental Cholestasis	1
Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes After Ex-Utero Intrapartum Treatment for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Series	1
Impact of Social Vulnerability on Long-Term Growth Outcomes in Sutureless Versus Sutured Repair of Gastroschisis	1
Single-Stage Double-Face Preputial Island Flap versus Two-Stage Byars' Flap Repair for Severe Proximal Hypospadias: A Prospective Randomized Study	1
An Analysis Regarding the Ultimate Outcome of Abstracts Presented at the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Congress	1
Lymphatic Malformations in Parkes Weber's Syndrome: Retrospective Review of 16 Cases in a Vascular Anomalies Center	1
MRI-based Stratification and Surgical Management of Hydrocolpos in Children and Adolescents	1

Discussing Complications after Surgery Consists of Multiple Dimensions	1
The Irish Experience with Sacrococcygeal Teratomas: Are Type IV Lesions More Common than We Think?	1
AI in Robotic-assisted Pediatric Surgery: Current Applications and Future Directions	1
Emergency Laparotomy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review of Indications and Outcomes	1
Indocyanine Green Fluorescence-Guided Surgery in Pediatric Hepatobiliary Procedures: A Feasibility Study for Improved Intraoperative Visualization	1
The Cross-Bar Technique for Pectus Excavatum Repair: A Key Element for Remodeling of the Entire Chest Wall	1
The Top Ranked 101 Articles in Pediatric Surgical Journals from an Altmetric Perspective	1
Pigtail Catheter versus Large Bore Chest Tube for the Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children: A Retrospective Study	1
The Development and Validation of Artificial Intelligence Pediatric Appendicitis Decision-Tree for Children 0 to 12 Years Old	1
Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Dutch Cohort of Very Preterm Infants: Prevalence, Mortality, and Long-Term Outcomes	1
Effect of Prolonging the Duration of Stenting on Urethral Stricture in Proximal Hypospadias with Severe Curvature Repair: A Prospective Cohort Study	1
Age-Stratified Impact of Early Virtual Reality Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Trial	1
Sparing the Perineal Body: A Modification of the Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for Anorectal Malformations with Rectovestibular Fistulae	1
Meta-Analysis on Long-Term Outcomes of Pediatric Renal Cancer Survivors Following COG and SIOP Protocols	1
Association of Somatic KRAS Variants with Osteolysis in Arteriovenous Malformations	1