{"title":"The efficacy analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy for upper urinary tract duplications in pediatric population.","authors":"Bin Yu, Luping Li, Yingzhong Fan","doi":"10.1007/s00383-024-05948-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-024-05948-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To review and compare robot-assisted ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy (RALUU) and laparoscopic ipsilateral uretero-ureterostomy (LUU) in terms of efficacy and outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Clinical data of 65 children with complete renal ureteral duplication deformity admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2015 to December 2022 were collected. Among these, 42 patients underwent laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy (LUU), designated as the LUU group, while 23 patients received robot-assisted laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy (RALUU), designated as the RALUU group. We compared the two groups regarding surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage duration, length of hospital stay, changes in anterior-posterior diameter (APD) of the affected renal pelvis pre- and postoperatively, changes in ureteral diameter, and alterations in renal function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The postoperative drainage duration (Z = 2.375, P = 0.024) and length of hospital stay (t = 2.142, P = 0.038) were shorter in the RALUU group compared to the LUU group, with statistically significant differences. However, there were no statistically significant differences in surgical duration (t = - 1.465, P = 0.153) and intraoperative blood loss (Z = 1.679, P = 0.097) between the two groups. Complications occurred in three patients in the LUU group (two cases of anastomotic stricture and one case of stump syndrome), while no long-term complications were reported in the RALUU group, with no significant difference between the groups (χ<sup>2</sup> = 0.482, P = 0.488). Both groups exhibited a tendency for improvement in APD, ureteral diameter (UD), and differential renal function (DRF) pre- and postoperatively. However, further analysis revealed that changes in APD (ΔAPD, t = - 1.132, P = 0.284), DRF (ΔDRF, Z = 1.865, P = 0.073), and UD (ΔUD, t = 1.562, P = 0.064) did not show statistically significant differences between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both RALUU and LUU are safe and effective treatments for children with complete renal ureteral duplication anomalies. Compared to LUU, RALUU is associated with shorter postoperative drainage duration and hospital stay.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"73"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143040788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Thompson, Maddie Allam, Karen Dick, Jo Leigh, Rhoda Taylor, Charlie Keys, Lara Kitteringham, Ori Ron, Michael Stanton, Francesca Stedman, Nigel J Hall
{"title":"Day-case gastrostomy insertion in children: an achievable reality.","authors":"David Thompson, Maddie Allam, Karen Dick, Jo Leigh, Rhoda Taylor, Charlie Keys, Lara Kitteringham, Ori Ron, Michael Stanton, Francesca Stedman, Nigel J Hall","doi":"10.1007/s00383-024-05929-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00383-024-05929-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Recent efforts have sought to streamline gastrostomy insertion care, particularly length of stay (LOS). We report our initial experience with day-case gastrostomy (DCG) insertion.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Retrospective review (April 2018-2024) of all primary gastrostomy insertions. Patients discharged the same day as the procedure were defined as DCG. Demographic, operative, and clinical data were recorded. All cases were treated according to a standardized feeding pathway.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 432 gastrostomies formed, 15 were DCG; median age 3.5 (0.7-16.9) years, LOS 12 h (9-15 h). The most common indication was nutritional supplementation (n = 9). Gastrostomy technique was single-stage percutaneous rapid insertion of gastrostomy button (SPRING n = 5) or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG n = 10). Prior to insertion, 6/15 DCG were established on nasogastric (NG) feeding, 8 did not use NG feeding, and 1 had occasional NG feeds. The majority (13/15) were performed on morning operating lists. There were 4 minor complications; 2 required readmission.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DCG in selected cases is feasible and safe. Most cases were performed on morning operating list, but fewer than half had prior experience of nasogastric tube feeding. We suggest additional pathway modifications to improve DCG uptake.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"72"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11761470/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143034006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nitin Sajankila, Cecilia Gigena, Darling Zamorano, Marcela Santos, Alicia Gómez, Isidora Lavado, Anthony L DeRoss, Manuel Lopez, Maximiliano Maricic, Miguel Guelfand
{"title":"Staged thoracoscopic internal traction approach for early repair of long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) with distal tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).","authors":"Nitin Sajankila, Cecilia Gigena, Darling Zamorano, Marcela Santos, Alicia Gómez, Isidora Lavado, Anthony L DeRoss, Manuel Lopez, Maximiliano Maricic, Miguel Guelfand","doi":"10.1007/s00383-025-05973-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00383-025-05973-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) can complicate the management of esophageal atresia (EA) with or without a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). This series describes a short interval, staged, thoracoscopic internal traction approach for LGEA with distal TEF to manage complex anastomotic tension or an anatomically impossible esophageal anastomosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review (2018-2024) was performed across four tertiary centers to identify patients with LGEA and distal TEF, managed with a staged, thoracoscopic internal traction approach. In the first stage, the TEF was ligated and internal traction sutures were placed between esophageal pouches. In the second stage, patients underwent primary anastomosis. Short and long-term complications and outcomes were measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, seven patients were treated with this approach. Gestational ages ranged from 33 to 39 weeks. The average age at the initial surgery was 2.3 days, and the average age at definitive anastomosis was 15.9 days. There were no cases of leak or esophageal dehiscence. Gastroesophageal reflux was a common post-operative complication, occurring in 85.7% of patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Temporary internal traction sutures allow for a minimally invasive, safe repair of LGEA with distal TEF, under decreased tension. This technique reduces operative time, and potential complications associated with other long-gap anastomotic techniques.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"70"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11754325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143023039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tarek M Zaghloul, Luca Pio, Ayatullah G Mostafa, Huma Halepota, Suraj Sarvode Mothid, Abdelhafeez H Abdelhafeez, Raul C Ribeiro, Andrew M Davidoff
{"title":"Nutritional support in children treated for advanced adrenocortical carcinoma.","authors":"Tarek M Zaghloul, Luca Pio, Ayatullah G Mostafa, Huma Halepota, Suraj Sarvode Mothid, Abdelhafeez H Abdelhafeez, Raul C Ribeiro, Andrew M Davidoff","doi":"10.1007/s00383-025-05974-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-025-05974-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, aggressive pediatric malignancy. Advanced ACC requires multimodal treatment, including surgery and systemic chemotherapy including cisplatin, etoposide, doxorubicin, and mitotane. This is associated with significant gastrointestinal toxicity, resulting in many patients being unable to complete scheduled therapy. Often, supplemental nutrition is required if oral intake during treatment is poor. We assessed the frequency of nutritional supplement use in pediatric patients treated for advanced ACC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective observational study of patients with ACC treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over 10 years (2012-2022). Patient demographics, treatment received, and the need for supplemental enteral or parenteral nutrition were reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 18 patients with ACC were treated from 2012 to 2022, with 11 having advanced ACC. 54.5% of patients required supplemental nutrition, both enteral and parenteral. All patients requiring supplemental nutrition were intolerant of oral intake, with a mean weight loss of 13.8% (range: 5.9-35%). Mean duration of nutritional support was 362 ± 337 days. Patients requiring supplemental nutrition tended to be younger than others (mean age: 4.45 ± 3.63 vs. 9.14 ± 4.59 years; median age: 3.35 vs. 8.40 years; range: 0.90-11.0 vs. 3.30-15.1 years) (p = 0.082).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Most patients with stage IV ACC require nutritional support during their treatment course, especially younger patients. Preemptive feeding tube placement should be considered to avoid delays in treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"71"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143029342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
George Biouss, Carol Lee, Bo Li, Khosrow Adeli, Agostino Pierro
{"title":"Glucagon-like peptides agonists promote maturation of intestinal organoids derived from neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis.","authors":"George Biouss, Carol Lee, Bo Li, Khosrow Adeli, Agostino Pierro","doi":"10.1007/s00383-024-05957-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-024-05957-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) majorly affects premature infants, causing not only necrosis and inflammation but also feeding intolerance and gastrointestinal dysmotility, hinting at gut hormone secretion impairment. Particularly critical is the gestation period before 26 weeks where intestinal hormonal activity is partially developed, rendering preterm neonates highly susceptible to NEC. Emerging evidence suggests a role of gut hormones, especially glucagon-like peptides (GLP) in ileum development. Herein, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of modulating GLP signaling during normal intestinal development and during intestinal injury.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We employed a human intestinal organoid (HIO) model derived from ileum tissue. After ethical approval, we obtained ileal biopsies from infants with NEC in uninjured (distant from site of NEC injury) and injured intestine (site of injury). After collection, crypt isolation was performed, and HIOs were cultured for 2-3 days before glucagon peptide agonists added daily in culture media. Organoids were harvested and analyzed for morphological measures of maturation including organoid size and budding.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Within the same patient, injured HIOs had a decreased budding compared to uninjured HIOs. Treatment with GLP agonists improved morphology and promoted maturation compared to the untreated organoid in both uninjured and injured HIOs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patient-derived organoids provide a suitable ex vivo model to study NEC pathogenesis. Increasing GLP signaling in HIOs enhanced maturation of organoids derived from uninjured and injured neonatal human intestine. Further studies are underway to assess in vivo, the efficacy of GLP agonist administration in NEC. This study opens the way to future development of precision medicine in the treatment of NEC.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"69"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143009724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laparoscopic robotic-assisted ileo-caecal resection with intracorporeal anastomosis in children with Crohn disease: initial experience of a paediatric center and surgical feasibility.","authors":"Michela Cing Yu Wong, Giulia Rotondi, Stefano Avanzini, Serena Arrigo, Girolamo Mattioli","doi":"10.1007/s00383-024-05961-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00383-024-05961-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Pediatric-onset Crohn's disease (CD) presents with a more aggressive course than adults. Surgical treatment is still necessary in many patients. The laparoscopic technique for treating terminal ileal CD is deemed safe and feasible, with the advantage to perform an intra-corporeal anastomosis (ICA). The robotic platform facilitates ICA creation thanks to 3D-visualization, tenfold magnification and better dexterity. The aim of this study was to report our initial experience of robotic ileocecal resection (RICR) with ICA in children with CD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Six patients underwent RICR for CD. Patient characteristics, intraoperative details, and postoperative outcomes were collected. The surgical technique consisted in an intra-corporeal ICR with a stapled side-to-side ileo-colic anastomosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age at surgery was 14.8 years. The mean operative time was 210.8 min. No intraoperative complications or conversions were recorded. Bowel function returned on postoperative day 3 and the mean hospital stay was 8 days. Two minor complications were treated conservatively and 1 major (anastomotic dehiscence) required reoperation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RICR is a safe and feasible technique in pediatric CD of terminal ileum. The robot offers advantages over other techniques for the precision of the suture, avoiding extracorporeal anastomosis. However, larger studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11753335/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143009771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma E Williams, Stephanie Lau, Nimrah Abbasi, Eveline Lapidus-Krol, Priscilla P L Chiu, Brian T Kalish
{"title":"Postnatal management of preterm infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.","authors":"Emma E Williams, Stephanie Lau, Nimrah Abbasi, Eveline Lapidus-Krol, Priscilla P L Chiu, Brian T Kalish","doi":"10.1007/s00383-025-05964-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-025-05964-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in the preterm population is increasingly common in the current era of fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) therapy. There remains a lack of clinical guidance for clinicians and surgeons regarding optimal management strategies for such infants. We aimed to describe our experience in managing preterm CDH in a single quaternary neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective single-center observational case series of preterm infants born between 2017 and 2024 at less than 37 weeks of gestation and diagnosed with CDH (pre- or post-natally).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-two infants with a median (range) gestational age of 33.9 (27.0-36.9) weeks and a birth weight of 1975 (1070-3290) grams. Twenty-two infants (68.8%) were diagnosed with CDH prenatally and 43.8% underwent antenatal FETO. The median time of surgical repair was at 10 (2-47) days of life. The duration of invasive mechanical ventilation was 11 (1-115) days. Nineteen infants (59.4%) survived to discharge with a median postmenstrual age at time of discharge of 40.6 (36.0-51.0) weeks. Two infants developed a grade 3 or 4 intraventricular hemorrhage. Five infants required home oxygen at discharge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Preterm CDH confers high morbidity and mortality. Robust clinical evidence, multicenter studies and standardized guidelines are needed to improve outcomes in this challenging patient population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143009779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Niclas Högberg, Johan Danielson, Amanda Westblom, Elisabet Gustafson
{"title":"Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is more cost-effective than open Nissen fundoplication in children.","authors":"Niclas Högberg, Johan Danielson, Amanda Westblom, Elisabet Gustafson","doi":"10.1007/s00383-025-05968-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00383-025-05968-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nissen fundoplication is one of the most common surgical procedures for gastroesophageal reflux. Current and previous research comparing laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) versus open Nissen fundoplication (ONF) in children suggest ambiguous conclusions. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the outcome for children operated with LNF or ONF at our institution and to evaluate the economic aspects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>32 consecutive patients (LNF: n = 18, ONF: n = 14) operated with Nissen fundoplication between the years 2011-2017 were included in the study. Data was collected by examination of the patient journals and preoperative, operative, postoperative, and post-discharge parameters were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to ONF, the LNF group had shorter operating time (165.2 vs 216.6 min, p < 0.05), shorter overall operating room duration (315.0 vs 334.9 min, p < 0.05) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (3.8 vs 8.1 days, p < 0.05). The LNF group also required less morphine (1.2 vs 1.7 mg/kg, p < 0.05) and the total cost per case was 39% lower (261.1 vs 427.4 kSEK, p < 0.05). No difference was seen in postoperative complications and results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is more cost-effective compared to open surgery and reduces postoperative hospital stay and morphine requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11739310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143009763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sami Abd Elwahab, Brendan R O'Connor, Fadi Atwan, Muhammad Khizar Hayat, Mohamed Alagtal, Hugh O'Sullivan, Gavin Kane, Danielle McLaughlin, Owais Rafiq, Marike Estee Rademan, Kristina Brown, Bill Walsh, Branislav Mislovic, Alan E Mortell, Arnold Hill, Farhan K Tareen
{"title":"Pain control and analgesic requirements following laparoscopy-assisted transversus abdominus plane (TAP) block compared to port site infiltration post-paediatric laparoscopic appendicectomy. A Randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Sami Abd Elwahab, Brendan R O'Connor, Fadi Atwan, Muhammad Khizar Hayat, Mohamed Alagtal, Hugh O'Sullivan, Gavin Kane, Danielle McLaughlin, Owais Rafiq, Marike Estee Rademan, Kristina Brown, Bill Walsh, Branislav Mislovic, Alan E Mortell, Arnold Hill, Farhan K Tareen","doi":"10.1007/s00383-025-05967-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-025-05967-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Appendicectomy is a common procedure in children. Regional anaesthesia helps reduce requirements for opioids and hospital stay and enhances recovery. Laparoscopic-assisted Transversus Abdominus Plane block (L-TAP) was shown to be efficient and potentially superior to port site infiltration (PSI); however, this was not previously studied in paediatric appendicitis. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of L-TAP compared to PSI in children undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single-blinded RCT was performed to compare L-TAP to PSI with 0.25% plain bupivacaine at the end of an LA. Patients aged 6-16 years diagnosed with uncomplicated acute appendicitis (AAST grade 1) were randomised to either group in a 1:1 fashion. Complicated appendicitis, open or Lap-converted to open appendicectomies, were excluded. Outcome measures included the total amount and number of doses of opiates and clonidine required, length of stay (LOS), and visual analogue score (VAS) of pain.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>49 patients in the PSI group and 41 in the L-TAP group were included; the mean age was 11.3 ± 2.4 years. There was no significant difference in age and weight between the groups. One patient in each group required opioid-based patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the theatre recovery room; however, on retrospective review, this was not clinically warranted. Seven patients in each group required morphine while in recovery (p = 0.4). There was no significant difference in total morphine (PSI 0.12 vs L-TAP 0.04 mg/kg body weight, p = 0.1) and clonidine (PSI 0.57 vs L-TAP 0.59 micro gm/kg body weight, p = 0.5) requirement during the hospital stay. Patients in the L-TAP group had two hours shorter LOS than the PSI group (38.0 ± 3.9 vs 39.7 ± 4.1, p = 0.38). There was no significant difference in VAS scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was no difference between L-TAP and PSI. L-TAP was feasible, easy to earn, and safe. We recommend that it be considered in clinical protocols and local guidelines as part of the peri-operative analgesia regimen, especially when ultra-sound guided blocks are unavailable. Overall, patients with uncomplicated appendicitis who undergo LA have low VAS scores and require mostly simple analgesia.</p>","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"65"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary to 'Clinical outcomes of children with COVID-19 and appendicitis: a propensity score-matched analysis'.","authors":"Bade Toker Kurtmen","doi":"10.1007/s00383-025-05970-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-025-05970-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19832,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Surgery International","volume":"41 1","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142971776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}