DOI: 10.1055/s-00000015

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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Publication Date: 12 January 2026

Editorial

  • Mutanen, Annika; Lacher, Martin:

    Editorial Overview: Highlights from the 26th EUPSA Congress, Dubrovnik, 2025

    • Publication Date: 06 January 2026

    Original Article

  • Pauer, Nathalie; Richter, Nicolas; Baumann, Ulrich; Junge, Norman; Fortmann, Caroline; Obed, Mikal; Dingemann, Jens; Kiblawi, Rim:

    Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Surgical Outcomes

    • Original Article

  • Xu, Thomas; Ryan, Julia A.; Jalles, Filipa; Maya, Arianne M.; Feng, Christina; Wood, Richard J.; Badillo, Andrea; Levitt, Marc A.:

    Anorectal Malformation with Rectoperineal Fistula in Females Treated with a Posterior Rectal Advancement Anoplasty: Report of Early Outcomes

    • Publication Date: 31 December 2025

    Original Article

  • Lin, Minhua; Liao, Jiachi; Li, Le:

    Learning Curve and Early Outcomes of Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lesion Resection for Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation in Children: A Single-surgeon Experience

    • Publication Date: 29 December 2025

    Original Article

  • Stoeckel, Ashley; Renzi, Kathleen; Murtadi, Gheed; McArthur, Madelyn; Jean Pierre, Tayana; Cohen, Rachael; Mooney, David P.:

    In-Office Pit Excision for Pilonidal Disease Using Needle-Free Local Anesthesia: A Minimally Invasive, Non-Operative Treatment Approach

    • Publication Date: 26 December 2025

    Original Article

  • Cao, Kevin Xi; Xilas, Eleftheria; Seago, Imogen; Abdelbary, Mahmoud; Jawaid, Wajid; Aslam, Adil:

    Pediatric Empyema in the Post-Pandemic Period: Evaluating Changing Trends in Microbiology, Investigations, Fibrinolysis, and Surgical Outcomes

    Image for article: Pediatric Empyema in the Post-Pandemic Period: Evaluating Changing Trends in Microbiology, Investigations, Fibrinolysis, and Surgical Outcomes

    • Publication Date: 24 December 2025

    Original Article

  • Papes, Dino; Cavar, Stanko; Pasini, Miram; Sabolic, Ivana; Antabak, Anko; Jelčić, Ivan; Rosandic, Tea; Sinjeri, Dorotea; Skrljak Sosa, Dora; Luetic, Tomislav:

    Microsurgical Varicocelectomy with Spermatic Vein to Superficial Epigastric Vein Bypass in Adolescents

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    • Original Article

  • Sterlin, Alexander; Garnier, Hanna; Vallejo, Gabriela; Monteiro, Joana M.; Moreno-Alfonso, Julio C.; Ulman, Hilmican; Riccipetitoni, Giovanna; Gazzaneo, Marta:

    Gastro-Esophageal Reflux in Esophageal Atresia Patients Remains a Challenge: Results from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Image for article: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux in Esophageal Atresia Patients Remains a Challenge: Results from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Review Article

  • Löfgren, Pia; Berge, Elias; de Wijkerslooth, Elisabeth M.L.; Jivegård, Lennart; Sjöström, Sofia; Wallerstedt, Susanna M.:

    Effectiveness and Safety of Shortened Postoperative Antibiotic Regimens in Children with Perforated Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Image for article: Effectiveness and Safety of Shortened Postoperative Antibiotic Regimens in Children with Perforated Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Open Access
    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Publication Date: 19 December 2025

    Original Article

  • Sehdev, Simran; O'Sullivan, Benjamin; Blaise, Benjamin J.; Lee, Geraint; Selman, Andrew; Yardley, Iain:

    Emergency Laparotomy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review of Indications and Outcomes

    Image for article: Emergency Laparotomy in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review of Indications and Outcomes
    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Publication Date: 15 December 2025

    Original Article

  • Amatriain, Gloria Chocarro; Alonso-Allende, Teresa M. Cardenal; Gallego, Olga Olivas; Limousin, Iñigo Tuduri; Fernandez, Ruben I. Garcia; Gutierrez, Arturo Galbarriatu; Martinez, Luana Alvarez; Castro, Marcela P. Valdivieso; Estevez, Carmen M. Galvez; Tabares, Maria I. Rodriguez; Mate, Maria R. Garcia; Ipiñazar, Izaskun Grijalba; Ajuria, Gorka Najarro; Mendez, Lara Medrano; Rodriguez, Estibaliz Solorzano; Prieto, Nagore Solaeche; Aja, Eduardo Ruiz; Castellanos, Ana Muñiz; Santiago, Igone Chavarria; Bruned, Jose L. Blanco:

    Age-Stratified Impact of Early Virtual Reality Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Trial

    Image for article: Age-Stratified Impact of Early Virtual Reality Intervention on Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Trial

    • Publication Date: 11 December 2025

    Editorial

  • Till, Holger; Gnatzy, Richard:

    Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery—From Vision to Clinical Reality

    • Publication Date: 28 November 2025

    Review Article

  • Gnatzy, Richard; Feng, Xiaoyan; Graefe, Daniel; Deffaa, Oliver J.; Lacher, Martin:

    Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Surgery: From Diagnostics and Preoperative Planning to Risk Stratification: A Comprehensive Review of Current Applications

    • Publication Date: 03 November 2025

    Review Article

  • Tinajero, Carlos Andres Colunga:

    The Pediatric Surgeon's AI Toolbox: How Large Language Models Like ChatGPT Are Simplifying Practice and Expanding Global Access

    • Publication Date: 27 October 2025

    Review Article

  • Esposito, Ciro; Di Mento, Claudia; Del Conte, Fulvia; Tedesco, Francesco; Guglielmini, Roberta; Esposito, Giovanni; Escolino, Maria:

    AI in Robotic-assisted Pediatric Surgery: Current Applications and Future Directions

    • Publication Date: 15 October 2025

    Original Article

  • Soyer, Tutku; Pederiva, Federica; Dalena, Paolo; Pio, Luca; Kakar, Mohit; Hall, Nigel J.; Morini, Francesco; Esophageal Atresia Registry participants

    Impact of VACTERL Association and Chromosomal Anomalies on Outcomes After Esophageal Atresia Repair: Insights from the EUPSA Registry

    Image for article: Impact of VACTERL Association and Chromosomal Anomalies on Outcomes After Esophageal Atresia Repair: Insights from the EUPSA Registry
    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Publication Date: 08 October 2025

    Original Article

  • Riebesell, Kaja; Elrod, Julia; Thees, Patrick; Martel, Richard; Mohr, Christoph; Weiss, Christel; Schaible, Thomas; Riemer, Carolin; Dietze, Nina; Boettcher, Michael; Klinke, Michaela:

    Lateral Release in Neonatal Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Is Associated with Faster Recovery Compared to Abdominal Wall Patch Repair: A Preliminary Prospective Cohort Study

    • Publication Date: 07 October 2025

    Review Article

  • Marques, Diogo; Vieira, Rafael; Fragoso, Ana; Tuna, Tiago:

    Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation for Postoperative Pain Control After the Nuss Procedure in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Image for article: Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation for Postoperative Pain Control After the Nuss Procedure in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Publication Date: 30 September 2025

    Original Article

  • El-Raheb, Barsoom M.; Guirguis, Nader N.; Elghandour, Mostafa M.; Radwan, Ahmed B.; ElDebeiky, Mohamed:

    Single-Stage Double-Face Preputial Island Flap versus Two-Stage Byars' Flap Repair for Severe Proximal Hypospadias: A Prospective Randomized Study

    Image for article: Single-Stage Double-Face Preputial Island Flap versus Two-Stage Byars' Flap Repair for Severe Proximal Hypospadias: A Prospective Randomized Study

    • Publication Date: 23 September 2025

    Review Article

  • Verhoeven, Rosa; Bouisaghouane, Wiam; Hulscher, Jan BF:

    Explainable AI: Ethical Frameworks, Bias, and the Necessity for Benchmarks

    Image for article: Explainable AI: Ethical Frameworks, Bias, and the Necessity for Benchmarks
    Open Access
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