DOI: 10.1055/s-00000015

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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Publication Date: 03 February 2026

Letter to the Editor

  • Daungsupawong, Hinpetch; Wiwanitkit, Viroj:

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

    • Original Article

  • Till, Holger; Elsayed, Hesham; Obermüller, Beate; Gnatzy, Richard; Lacher, Martin; Tschauner, Sebastian; Verhoeven, Rosa; Wijnen, Rene M. H.; Singer, Georg; ERNICA AI Task Force Members

    Artificial Intelligence Competencies and Educational Needs Among ERNICA Members: Results of a Multinational Survey

    Open Access
    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Publication Date: 31 January 2026

    Original Article

  • Boom, Fien de; Talib, Ali; Roebroek, Yvonne G. M.; Paulus, Givan F.; Winkens, Bjorn; Bouvy, Nicole D.; Herum, L. W. Ernest van:

    Weight Loss and Durability of Gastric Banding in Adolescents with Severe Obesity; 8-year Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial

    • Publication Date: 30 January 2026

    Original Article

  • Chen, Sheng; Zhao, Huaying; Xie, Zhoulonglong; Mei, Dongyu; Guo, Chen; Chen, Qimin; Chu, Jun; Yan, Zhilong:

    Novel Bedside Ligation for Staged Closure of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts: A Single-Center Experience in 20 Children

    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Original Article

  • Dagorno, Claire; Koffi, Maxime; Galmiche, Louise; Aigrain, Yves; Martin, Cecile S.; Montravers, Françoise; Berrebi, Dominique; Querciagrossa, Stefania; Taurisano, Valeria; Bustarret, Olivier; Bouchereau, Juliette; Berat, Claire Marine; De Lonlay, Pascale; Barbet, Patrick; Arnoux, Jean-Baptiste; Capito, Carmen:

    Robotic versus Open Pancreatectomy for Focal Congenital Hyperinsulinism in Infants: A Single-Center Study

    • Publication Date: 28 January 2026

    Original Article

  • Heitsman, Cecilia G.; Azizoğlu, Mustafa; Gazzaneo, Marta; Kamci, Tahsin O.; Escolino, Maria; Klyuev, Sergey; Karakas, Esra; Risteski, Toni; Pérez-Bertólez, Sonia; Marenco Gutierrez, Maria F.; Pederiva, Federica; Chiarenza, Salvatore Fabio; Mutanen, Annika; Esposito, Ciro:

    Impact of Azygos Vein Preservation on Postoperative Outcomes in Esophageal Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis from the Pediatric Surgery Meta-Analysis (PESMA) Study Group

    Supplementary Material (PDF)

    • Publication Date: 22 January 2026

    Original Article

  • Stone, Alexandra; Gopalakrishnan, Maithili; Tracey, Anthony; Mason, Matthew; Villanueva, Jeffrey:

    Is Preoperative Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Necessary in Testicular Torsion Surgery? Results from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric

    Open Access

    • Publication Date: 21 January 2026

    Original Article

  • Wang, Haonan; He, Yunyu; Lin, Minhua; Liao, Jiachi; Li, Le; Zeng, Jiahang; Yang, Qinglin; Lin, Zefeng; Liang, Jianhua:

    Development of a Clinical Predictive Score for Bracing Outcomes in Children with Pectus Carinatum: A Single-center Retrospective Study

    • Publication Date: 06 January 2026

    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

    Image for article: Microsurgical Varicocelectomy with Spermatic Vein to Superficial Epigastric Vein Bypass in Adolescents

    • 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: 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

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