Although laparoscopic surgery accounts for> 2 million surgical procedures every year, the
current preoperative risk scores and guidelines do not adequately assess the risks of …

We reviewed the available literature on the role of minimally invasive techniques for
esophageal atresia (EA)/tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repair. No prospective studies …

Abstract Background. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed during pneumoperitoneum and
may cause adverse haemodynamic effects. The aim of this study was to measure the …

Background: The increasing use of laparoscopic surgery in children mandates a leak‐free
airway device during carboperitoneum for which tracheal tubes (TT) have been traditionally …

Background Complex procedures for managing congenital abnormalities are reported to be
feasible. However, neonatal videosurgery involves very specific physiologic constraints. This …

Purpose Controversy remains regarding the management of the asymptomatic heterotaxy
syndrome (HS) patient with suspected intestinal rotational abnormalities. We evaluated the …

Results: No significant difference was observed in the heart rate or mean arterial pressure.
There was a significant increase in the PE CO 2 and peak airway pressure after creation of …

Minimally invasive surgery is being applied to an increasing number of neonates and infants
undergoing abdominal surgeries. Knowledge of specific implications, patient's health status …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Laparoscopy has advanced the care of children for a variety of
pediatric surgical diseases. However, complication rates for laparoscopic interventions in …

AIM: The aim of this study was to determine outcomes, including weight gain, morbidity, and
mortality, of children with severe congenital heart disease who underwent fundoplication …