Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Thoracoscopic Surgery and Conventional Open Surgery for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Neonates: A Meta-analysis.

Background: Thoracoscopic surgery is an increasingly popular surgical technique for the repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. We performed a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy, safety of thoracoscopic surgery and the conventional open surgical approach for congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates.

Materials And Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases such as PubMed, Google, and Web of Science was performed to identify studies comparing thoracoscopic surgery and open surgery for congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction: Etiology, Management, and Outcomes in a Tertiary Care Center.

Background:  Intestinal obstruction in neonates remains a critical medical emergency in the field of pediatric surgery. Clinical conditions often experience a sudden deterioration in their appearance. Multiple factors contribute to unfavorable clinical outcomes in underdeveloped nations.