Background There has been discussion about the value of laparoscopic pyloromyotomy (LP)
for the treatment of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS). In their initial small series, the …

Background: Decompression of extrahepatic portal hypertension by directly bypassing the
thrombosed portal vein has never been reported in cases of children with idiopathic (or …

PURPOSE: Previous studies have reported decreased continence in patients undergoing
transanal endorectal pull-through (TERP) for Hirschsprung's disease compared to the older …

BACKGROUND: Information on physical and developmental outcomes of children with
anatomical congenital anomalies (CAs) may indicate the need for early intervention and reduce …

Background Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a relatively uncommon tumour, with a high
risk of recurrence and metastasis. The factors associated with recurrence and metastatic …

Background Advantages of laparoscopic surgery have, among other factors, been attributed
to a shorter length of abdominal incision and the use of CO 2 versus air. An analysis of …

Background/Purpose: The feasibility of laparoscopy in children and its impact on routine
pediatric surgery are not well established. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of …

This report describes the laparoscopic approach of closure of a congenital left posterolateral
diaphragmatic hernia in a 6-month-old boy. The pros and cons of such an approach are …

A 12-year-old boy with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) presented with a large retroperitoneal
tumour. Exploratory surgery revealed an infiltrative tumour originating from the pancreas, …

BACKGROUND: Long-term functional sequelae after resection of sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT)
are relatively common. This study determines the incidence of these sequelae …