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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 ra...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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, particular...

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 ris...

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 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 st...

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...

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 th...

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 soc...

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 conditi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We’re back with 21st 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...

In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Jill Larson from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital outlines key strategies for preventing and managing the most common pediatric fractures—just in time for the seasonal surge. Key Highlights: • Timing of fractures: Fracture season peaks in spring, summer, and surprisingly, October—timing your prevention effort...

In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Bhargava Mullapudi (Children’s Mercy Kansas City) presents updated strategies in Wilms tumor management, exploring how tumor biology and global guidelines are shaping decisions on surgery vs chemotherapy first. Key Highlights: COG vs SIOP Guidelines: North American centers (COG) typically favor primary surgery, while Euro...

In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. Rebecca Stark and Steven Lee from Seattle Children’s Hospital walk through the timing, technique, and evolving protocols for performing ECMO and surgical repair in cases of severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Key Highlights: VA ECMO with bivalirudin: The presenters advocate for bivalirudin as a preferred antico...

In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Margaret Mutch from Australia walks through the complexities of chest wall reconstruction following thoracic osteosarcoma resection in a pediatric patient. Key Highlights: Massive resection and reconstruction: A 14-year-old patient underwent an aggressive en bloc resection involving ribs 4–7 and vertebral bodies T4–T7. Th...