Surgical Evaluation of Autologous Platelet-rich Fibrin Membrane as a Coverage Layer in Repair of Urethrocutaneous Fistula after Hypospadias Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: It has recently been reported that the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) as an extralayer over the urethroplasty has been related to a considerable reduction in fistula rates. Due to the lack of evidence supporting the usage of PRF in urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) repair, we conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of PRF in patients with UCF.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled study on patients with distal fistula after hypospadias repair.

Teaching hypospadias repair by utilising a novel 3D-printed silicon model: An initial assessment using structured trainee and trainer feedback.

Introduction: Simulated paediatric surgical training is inherently advantageous and flourishing. Moreover, several working conditions resulted in reduced training hours, index and subspecialty cases encountered, and the COVID-19 pandemic affected elective surgery backlogs, hence training opportunities. Hypospadias repair is technically-demanding and requires a spectrum of dissective and reconstructive skills.

Management of Complete Persistent Rectal Prolapse in Children: A Comparative Study Between Mesh Repair Versus Suturing Rectopexy.

Background: Rectal prolapse is a relatively common, usually self-limiting illness in children. Peak incidence is between 1 and 3 years. The primary treatment of rectal prolapse is non-operative.

Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Children with Intrahepatic Cholestasis Postpartial External Biliary Diversion: A Single-Center Experience.

Background: Severe pruritus caused by progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and Alagille syndrome (AGS) is refractory to medical treatment. Surgical interruption of the enterohepatic circulation is considered the mainstay of alleviating distressing symptoms and delaying cirrhosis.

Aim And Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the short-term effect of partial external biliary diversion (PEBD) on pruritus, liver disease progression, patient's growth, and quality of life.

The dilemma after an unforeseen aortic arch anomalies at thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia: Is curtailing surgery still a necessity?

Background And Objective: There are several forms of relevant epi-aortic branching anomalies, and perhaps that is why different views as to the best approach have been reported. To help resolve this dilemma, we examined the unforeseen arch anomalies found at thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia and the outcomes.

Methods: In a retrospective cohort, all consecutive patients who were thoracoscopically approached for esophageal atresia over a 5-year period with unforeseen aortic/epi-aortic branching were identified and grouped.

Optimism for the Single-stage Transanal Swenson in Neonates.

Background: Hirschsprung's disease (HD) has been traditionally treated from infancy onward and different techniques have been used including Swenson, Soave, and Duhamel procedures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the transanal Swenson's procedure for classical rectosigmoid HD in neonates.

Patient And Methods: This was a prospective study in which neonates diagnosed with HD were recruited from January 2017 to December 2018.

Laparoscopic Diamond Antroduodenostomy for Postcorrosive Pyloric Cicatrization: A Novel Approach.

Background: Traditionally, Billroth I procedure or bypass gastrojejunostomy were the recommended approaches for management of postcorrosive complete gastric outlet obstruction (GOO), whereas Heineke Mickulicz pyloroplasty was recommended for moderate mucosal injury with partial cicatrization. In this study, laparoscopic diamond antroduodenostomy was carried out as an alternative minimally invasive approach for cases with pyloric cicatricial obstruction.

Patients And Methods: Between January and December 2017, children who were referred to Pediatric Surgery Department, Cairo University Hospital, with GOO as a consequence of caustic liquid ingestions were included in this study.