Publications by authors named "Varaporn Mahatharadol"

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILs) has reported the evidence in basic and advanced pediatric laparoscopy. The objective was to review the feasibility and outcomes between basic and advanced procedures of the conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLs) and the SILs at our institute, and to compare the results with the published studies in a systematic review and meta-analysis. A retrospective study was conducted from January 2017 to March 2020.

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Purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term outcomes of sacrococcygeal germ cell tumors (SC-GCTs) over a 15-year period. Materials and Methods.

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Background: Choledochal cysts (CDC) can become symptomatic at any age. Clinical features of infants and older children are different and have been documented by many authors.

Objective: The aim of this report was to study the differences in clinical spectrum of CDC between the infants and children treated at our hospital during a 17-year period.

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Introduction: Preoperative prognostic predictors are important for surgeons and parents to estimate the survival of patients with esophageal atresia (EA). The aim of this study was to update the clinical outcomes of EA treatment by comparing between the Waterston and the Spitz classification.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of the patients with EA treated at Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Heath from 2003 to 2010 were reviewed.

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to review the experience in management of neonates with gastroschisis and analyze the differences in the clinical outcome during a 24-year period.

Material And Method: A retrospective study of patients with gastroschisis treated at Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (QSNICH) between 1986 and 2009 was conducted. Patients' information was compared between the first period (1986-1997) and the second period (1998-2009) regarding demographic data, modes of operative procedures and results of the treatment.

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Purpose: Children with Down's syndrome (DS) have been reported to have a high incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) and respiratory tract infection. These anomalies and complications lead to poor outcomes, especially after treatment of congenital intrinsic duodenal obstruction (CIDO). The aim of this study was to review and compare the outcome of management of CIDO at a single tertiary institute for children in Thailand.

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