Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery

Hepatoblastoma is the most common malignant liver tumor in the pediatric population but treatment strategies have changed dramatically over the past couple of decades so today we will review the basics of hepatoblastoma with Dr. Greg Tiao, MD - pediatric transplant surgeon at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

We're back with a new episode from the Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. This time we're talking about the management of overwhelming intestinal damage in conditions such as necrotizing enterocolitis and volvulus. This is the first of two parts on this topic, stay tuned for part 2! Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo

Here's your latest podcast with the highlights from the December issue of JPS. We're joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Whit Holcomb, as well as authors, Drs. Louise Montalva, Shaun Kunisaki, and Shawn St. Peter. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo Articles: Dagorno C, Montalva L, Ali L, et al. Enhancing recovery after minimally invasive surgery in children: A systematic review of the literature and me...

In this week's episode, Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer discuss perianal Crohn's disease with Dr. Lisa McMahon, director of the IBD center at Phoenix Children's Hospital and pediatric surgery fellow, Dr. Cristine Velazco. We'll go over how to approach a patient with perianal symptoms, when and how to evaluate for underlying IBD, and strategies for treatment in the OR and post operative period. Hosted...

Pediatric surgeons Dr. Daniel Von Allmen and Dr. Todd Ponsky from Cincinnati children's Hospital discussing the technique for treating long gap esophageal atresia. For additional info please visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/CincinnatiChildrens/featured https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(15)00181-5/fulltext

In this episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer discuss the complexities of the perineal groove with Dr. Jonathan Sutcliffe. Hosted by Dr. Amanda Jensen

We're back with the November issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to Dr. Pablo Laje and authors Dr. Frederick Rescorla and Dr. Niloufar Hafezi. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo Articles: Rubalcava NS, Overman RE, Hirschl RB, Thirumoorthi AS. Central Line Placement at ECMO Decannulation: A Missed Opportunity. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022...

The treatment for cloacal malformations are a great example of collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gynecology, and urology. In today's episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer talk to Dr. Richard Wood about the operative treatment for these patients. Hosted by Dr. Amanda Jensen and Dr. Hira Ahmad

At Pediactric Surgery Update Course 2021, Dr. Bethany Slater from UChicago Comer Children's Hospital and Dr. Steven Rothenberg from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children sharing their cases on using magnet therapy as an alternative treatment option for esophageal atresia. Hosted by: Todd Ponsky, Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco

We’re starting a new series about intestinal rehabilitation and all of its intricacies. We’re joined by Drs. Michael Helmrath and Paul Wales, leaders of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program at Cincinnati Children’s. Hosted by: Todd Ponsky, Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco

In the last few episodes of the Colorectal Quiz, we discussed obstructions in Hirschsprung disease. Now we're turning to another issue in Hirschsprung disease - the soiling patient. Along with Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer, we're joined by Dr. Hira Ahmad from Seattle Children's Hospital. Host: Amanda Jensen

There are recent updates about the management of lung metastases in osteosarcoma and deciding thoracotomy vs VATS is our topic for today. At the recent 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course, Dr. Anusua "Roshni" Dasgupta reviewed the latest literature. And now we're giving you the highlights in this video. Hosted by: Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco, Todd Ponsky

Congenital heart disease can become a complex mix of physiology and anomalous anatomy so today, we discuss the basics with Dr. Colleen Pater - a cardiologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Adrenal cortical tumors only make up <0.2% of all pediatric tumors. But to understand these rare lesions, you have to know the complex physiology of the adrenal gland. Here we review the workup, surgical management, and perioperative care with Dr. Dan von Allmen.

We're back with the October issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to JPS Editor Dr. Paul Tam and authors Dr. Brittany Johnson, Dr. Nigel Hall, Dr. Richard Wood, and Dr. Giacomo Esposito. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo Articles: What Happens after the Hospital? An Analysis of Longitudinal Care Needs in Children Treated for Child Physical Abuse. https://www.jpedsurg.org/articl...

In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of multigestation pregnancies with Dr. Beth Kline-Fath, Chief of Fetal and Neonatal Imaging at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. To see all the images watch the video: https://youtu.be/AXHwmSAcKzc Host: Todd Ponsky

In the last few episodes of the Colorectal Quiz, we discussed obstructions in Hirschsprung disease. Now we're turning to another issue in Hirschsprung disease - the soiling patient. Along with Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer, we're joined by Dr. Hira Ahmad from Seattle Children's Hospital. Host: Amanda Jensen Krois W, Reck CA, Darbari A, et al. A technique to reconstruct the anal sphincters following...

We've seen a lot of recent updates about the management of primary spontaneous pneumothoraces. At the recent 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course, Dr. Ronnie Sullins reviewed the latest literature. And now we're giving you the highlights in this video. Hosted by: Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco, Todd Ponsky Download the StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staycurrent-...

The surgical management for Hirschsprung disease has changed dramatically over the past few decades. So here, we discuss the basics of workup, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for aganglionic megacolon AKA Hirschsprung disease with Dr. Aaron Garrison and Dr. Jason Frischer from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. CCHMC HAEC resource: https://staycurrentapp.app.link/62V0jx2Dxkb Hosted b...

The 9th annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course was held as a webinar on August 27, 2021. We had a lot of lively discussion and engaging presentations on the latest updates in pediatric surgery. In this podcast we are reviewing the top ten key takeaways from the update course. Hosted by Ellen Encisco, Rod Gerardo, and Todd Ponsky Download the StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery app here: https://apps.ap...

In this episode, we hear important 2021 ATLS updates for the care of pediatric trauma patients from Dr. Rich Falcone, Director of Trauma Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Hosted by Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco, and Todd Ponsky

We're highlighting three articles from the September 2021 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. We review the articles with Dr. Mikko Pakarinen (JPS Editor for Europe), Dr. Todd Ponsky, and two of the authors from one of the articles (Drs. Gillian Goddard and Iris Lim-Beutel). Hosts: Rod Gerardo & Ellen Encisco Articles featured: Peng Y, Xiao D, Xiao S, et al. Early enteral feeding versus tra...

The treatment for Hirschsprung disease has undergone tremendous evolution over the past century. Here, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer discuss the history of Hirschsprung disease and how the treatment has improved to what we know today. Host: Dr. Amanda Jensen

Advances in imaging and minimally invasive techniques have allowed fetal surgeons to treat previously impossible diagnoses. In this video, Dr. Jose Peiro discusses the workup and treatment for fetal urinary tract obstruction. Hosted by Dr. Todd Ponsky

Here we cover Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations (CPAMs) through a story with the help of Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Pam Choi, Dr. Beth Rymeski, Dr. Jacob Langer, and Dr. Steven Rothenberg. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo For more details visit the Stay Current app: https://staycurrentapp.app.link/tLOMBVmYAjb