Risk factors for postoperative hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy: a retrospective study.

Background: and Objectives: Hypocalcemia is a commonly reported complication after thyroid surgery. Many possible risk factors have been identified. The purpose of this study is to analyze various risk factors possibly associated with development of postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery by dividing the sample population into postoperative hypocalcemia and normal calcium groups.

Bilateral Wilms' Tumor With Different Responses to Preoperative Chemotherapy.

Wilms' tumor (WT) is a common type of primary renal tumor in the pediatric population that can equally affect both sides. Herein, we describe a case of bilateral Wilms' tumor (BWT) in a three-year-old male with different responses to preoperative chemotherapy in the two kidneys. The left kidney mass responded poorly to chemotherapy than the right kidney, which raised the suspicion of coexisting benign disease or congenital anomaly.

Surgical Outcomes of Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Function in a Referral Center.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is used in children with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) for renal replacement therapy. However, it can be associated with the risk of post-surgical complications. The objectives of this study were to report our experience with the placement of PD catheters for 14 years and to assess the incidence of PD malfunction and other PD-related complications, including the effect of adopting minimally invasive techniques for catheter placement.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children: A tertiary center experience.

Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common procedure in children. The outcomes of PEG could be affected by the associated disease. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes and safety of PEG tube placement in a tertiary care center with special attention to patients with cardiac disease, ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, or peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter.

A comparative study between two techniques of laparoscopic orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis.

Introduction: Several techniques have been described for laparoscopic orchidopexy in patients with intra-abdominal testes. We aimed to report our experience with the staged laparoscopic traction orchiopexy (Shehata technique) and to compare it to the Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSLO).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study at two pediatric surgery departments from 2017 to 2020.

Ultrasound guidance for Port-A-Cath insertion in children; a comparative study.

Background: Gaining vascular access in children is challenging. Ultrasound-guided central line insertion in adults became the standard of care; however, its role in children is not clear. Our objective was to evaluate the ultrasound-guided Port-A-Cath or totally implanted long-term venous access device insertion in pediatric patients compared to the traditional approach.

Replacement Versus Same-Site Salvage Using Hickman Catheter for Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Patients: A Comparative Study.

Background: Children undergoing bone marrow transplant need a double-lumen Hickman line. Therefore, changing Port-a-Cath ports to double-lumen Hickman catheter is mandatory. Several methods were described for changing Port-a-Cath ports either through the same-site or a new placement access site.

Comparison of the perspectives of the pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists in management of cryptorchidism in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To evaluate the variability in perspectives between pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists in managing cryptorchidism.

Methods: We conducted this survey among pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists managing cryptorchidism in Saudi Arabia in October 2020. We distributed a questionnaire to 187 consultants using the Google forms platform.

A pediatric case of double gallbladder with gallstone.

Double gallbladder is a rare anomaly and an asymptomatic condition. However, it can sometimes present with abdominal pain. Gallbladder pathology requires precise diagnosis and a surgical procedure to relieve its symptoms.

Plastibell circumcision: Comparison between neonates and infants.

Background: The Plastibell circumcision technique has gained popularity worldwide. It has a low bleeding risk which makes it suitable for a vulnerable population and in late circumcision. However, several problems resulting from prolonged retention of the Plastibell ring were reported.

Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes of Bleomycin in the Treatment of Lymphangiomas: A Multicenter Experience.

Background: Bleomycin sclerotherapy became a popular nonsurgical option for the management of lymphangiomas. However, its efficacy has not been thoroughly evaluated. The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes and the effectiveness of bleomycin injection for the treatment of lymphangioma.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates: Open versus thoracoscopic repair.

Background: There are no standard criteria to select patients for thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The objective of this study was to compare open laparotomy versus thoracoscopic repair of CDH in neonates.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study included 41 patients who had repair of CDH from 2011 to 2019.

Update on transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted surgery in infants and neonates.

Background: Because of the restricted space of the peritoneal cavity and the easy mobility of abdominal and pelvic organs in infants and neonates, the boundary of minimally invasive surgery was extended to complete the operation outside the abdomen. The objective of this study was to report our experience with transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted surgery (TULS) in different abdominal pathologies in infants and neonates.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 59 patients who underwent TULS from 2014 to 2020.

Thyroid neoplasm in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia. A retrospective epidemiological study.

To improve our local data and demographics of thyroid neoplasm in Makkah region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and provide some basic statistics for future studies in our local community.  Methods: A record based retrospective epidemiological study was conducted and included 314 thyroid disease patients who were presented to our centers at Makkah region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2009 and December 2019. Results: A descriptive statistical analysis was carried out.

The Outcome of Pediatric Esophageal Strictures Managed with Endoscopic Balloon Dilation in Saudi Arabia.

Esophageal strictures can affect nutrition of infants and children impairing their weight gain. To our knowledge, this is the first article evaluating and comparing between the two methods of dilation in terms of outcome and one of few, if any, to assess both weight and height to evaluate the nutritional outcomes following dilation. To determine the safety, efficacy, and long-term effects of endoscopic dilation in managing pediatric esophageal strictures by assessing the clinical and nutritional outcomes.

A controlled trial of Gomco versus Plastibell for neonatal circumcisions in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Gomco or Plastibell devices are the most widely used method for circumcision. The present work was aimed to assess the incidence of complications in infants of ages up to six months in two used methods.

Methods: It was a prospective randomized study conducted at a pediatric surgery clinic in 3 hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Resident satisfaction with the pediatric surgery training program.

Background: The pediatric surgery residency program is new in Saudi Arabia. As with any new program, residents experience a degree of fear and anxiety about their future in the program. The aim of this study is to examine residents' satisfaction with the program.

Role of fine-needle aspiration cytology in evaluating thyroid nodules. A retrospective study from a tertiary care center of Western region, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy and e cacy of ne-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in diagnosing thyroid nodules, correlating it with the histopathological findings.

Methods: A retrospective evaluation of 314 patients was undertaken at a tertiary referral center of King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC), Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between 2010-2019. Patients who presented with thyroid swellings underwent ultrasonography and FNAC.

Circumcision in Hemophilia: A Multicenter Experience.

Background: Hemophiliac patients and their families have social pressure to undergo circumcision, despite the potential complications. The objective of this study was to report our experience in the circumcision of hemophilia patients.

Materials And Methods: We included 35 patients with hemophilia who had circumcision in 3 centers from January 2010 to August 2019.

Thyroglossal duct surgery. What is the acceptable recurrence rate?

To present experiences of different specialties in the treatment of thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs) and subsequent complications in multiple centers.  Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study of all cases of TGDC for a period of 11 years from 2008-2019 by different departments from 3 different centers in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Bakhsh Hospital and International Medical Center). Results: Forty-nine patients were included.

Sutureless versus interrupted sutures techniques for neonatal circumcision; a randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: and objective: Male circumcision is a common procedure all over the world; in Saudi Arabia, circumcision is the most frequent elective surgical procedure performed on males. The use of sutures for neonatal circumcision may decrease bleeding; however, it may lead to skin sinus formation. The objective of this study was to compare the sutureless to the interrupted sutures technique for neonatal circumcision with Gamco clamp.

Complications of esophageal strictures dilatation in children. A tertiary-center experience.

Objectives: To report the results of endoscopic dilatation of esophageal strictures in children, its complications, and their management. The outcomes of esophageal dilatation differ according to the underlying etiology.

Methods: The study included 46 patients who underwent esophageal dilatation between 2014-2019.

Efficacy and clinical outcome of the port-a-cath in children: a tertiary care-center experience.

Background: Implanted vascular access devices play an essential role in the management of pediatric patients. The objectives of this study were to assess our experience with port-a-cath insertion in pediatric patients, report its complications, and compare open versus percutaneous approaches.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study, including 568 patients who underwent port-a-cath insertion between 2013 and 2019 in our center.

Hickman Central Venous Catheters in Children: Open Versus Percutaneous Technique.

Background: The ideal technique for insertion of tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) in children is still debatable. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of open versus percutaneous technique for the insertion of tunneled CVCs.

Methods: The study included 279 patients who had CVCs insertions from 2010 to 2020.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children less than 10 kilograms: A comparative study.

Background/aim: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) has replaced the standard open surgical gastrostomy for enteral nutrition. However, several complications were reported, especially in children less than 10 kg. Our objective was to report the outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children according to their weight.