Contribution of simulation in paediatric laparoscopic surgery: improving suturing skills before performing a laparoscopic procedure in children.

Introduction: Mastering paediatric laparoscopic surgery competency (PLSC) is technically challenging. The present study aimed to determine whether the inter-academic PLSC degree (IAD_PLSC) practical training program enables trainees to improve their skills.

Methods: This retrospective study included trainees enrolled in the IAD_PLSC program in 2021 and 2022 which included two separate 12 h-sessions.

Incidence of febrile post-procedural urinary tract infection following voiding cystourethrography in children without prior urine culture.

Purpose: Post-procedural urinary tract infections (ppUTIs) following voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) vary widely, with rates from 0 to 42%, though recent studies suggest rates typically below 5%. Verifying urine sterility before VCUG is traditionally done but questioned. This study assessed the 7-day ppUTI rate post-VCUG without prior urine sterility confirmation and identified associated risk factors.

Genito-urinary Reconstruction in Female Children With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Favorable Surgical Outcomes can be Achieved by Contemporary Techniques and a Dedicated Multidisciplinary Management.

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most common cause of genital atypia in females. A dedicated multidisciplinary team (MDT) should be included for an optimal management. Here, we aimed to review our surgical experience and to assess long-term urinary, gynecological and endocrine outcomes after primary genitoplasty in this specific cohort.

Evaluating pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction: Dynamic magnetic resonance urography renal scintigraphy 99m-technetium mercaptoacetyltriglycine.

Background: Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a common congenital urinary tract disorder in children. It can be diagnosed as early as due to the presence of hydronephrosis or later in life due to symptomatic occurrence.

Aim: To evaluate the discrepancy between dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance urography (dMRU) and scintigraphy 99m-technetium mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG-3) for the functional evaluation of UPJO.