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Papers

(The median citation count of Pediatric Surgery International is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
The protective effects of hepatocyte growth factor on the intestinal mucosal atrophy induced by total parenteral nutrition in a rat model	37
Editorial	27
Muscle imbalance as a cause of scoliosis: a study in a fetal lamb abdominal wall defect model	23
Efficacy of early endoscopic intervention in pediatric pancreatic duct injury management	20
Long-term vascular access for infants with moderate to severe osteogenesis imperfecta	20
Surgical approach and functional outcome of redo pull-through for postoperative complications in Hirschsprung’s disease	18
Comparison of single-port, multi-port video-assisted thoracoscopic and open lobectomy for children: a single-center experience	18
It is time for TEG in pediatric trauma: unveiling meaningful alterations in children who undergo massive transfusion	15
Self-expanding intestinal expansion sleeves (IES) for short gut syndrome	15
Magnet ingestion in children and its implications: tertiary centre experience	14
Ultrasonography is useful in differentiating between cystic biliary atresia and choledochal cyst	14
Paediatric adhesive bowel obstruction: a systematic review	14
A critical threshold for global pediatric surgical workforce density	13
A pediatric surgeon’s dilemma: does cholecystectomy improve symptoms of biliary dyskinesia?	13
Laparoscopic vs open portoenterostomy in biliary atresia: a systematic review and meta-analysis	13
The fat anchor orchiopexy technique: results and outcomes from 150 cases surgical experience	13
Routine chest X-rays after pigtail chest tube removal rarely change management in children	12
Current treatment and outcomes of pediatric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST): a systematic review of published studies	12
Missed opportunities for ovarian salvage in children: an 8-year review of surgically managed ovarian lesions at a tertiary pediatric surgery centre	11
The impact of patient age and procedure type on postoperative opioid use following ambulatory pediatric urologic procedures	11
Association of same-day discharge with hospital readmission after pediatric thyroidectomy	11
Functional outcomes of pediatric laparoscopic pyeloplasty: post-operative functional recovery is superior in infants compared to older children	11
Development and validation of a novel 3D-printed simulation model for open oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair	10
Typhoid perforation in children below 5 years: a 10-year review of cases managed and outcome	10
The favorable prognosis of cystic biliary atresia may be related to early surgery and mild liver pathological changes	10

A cohort of five cases with asymmetric conjoined twining and literature review	10
A comparison of surgical site infections in children after stoma reversal between purse-string and linear closure	10
Establishment of childhood hepatoblastoma xenografts and evaluation of the anti-tumour effects of anlotinib, oxaliplatin and sorafenib	10
Radiation burden in patients with esophageal atresia: a systematic review	10
The novel fetal MRI O/E CLV versus O/E LHR in predicting prognosis in congenital diaphragmatic hernias: can we teach an old dog new tricks?	9
Incidence and prognosis of thyroid cancer in children: based on the SEER database	9
Omphalocele: national current birth prevalence and survival	9
Modified balloon vaginoplasty for high position vaginal atresia	9
Biliary reconstruction after choledochal cyst resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis on hepaticojejunostomy vs hepaticoduodenostomy	9
Vaginal foreign bodies in children: a single-center retrospective 10-year analysis	9
Intermittent boluses of balanced salt solution for post-operative intravenous hydration following elective major abdominal and thoracic surgery in children	9
“When to Nuss? patient age as a risk factor for complications of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: a systematic review and meta-analysis”	9
Traumatic brain injury in children with thoracic injury: clinical significance and impact on ventilatory management	9
Crystallized phenol for treatment of pilonidal sinus disease in children: a comparative clinical study	8
Establishment and characterization of an ovarian yolk sac tumor patient-derived xenograft model	8
The triangular cord ratio and the presence of a cystic lesion in the triangular cord. Suggested new ultrasound findings in the early diagnosis of Biliary Atresia	8
Laparoscopic robotic-assisted restorative proctocolectomy and ileal J-pouch-anorectal anastomosis in children	8
Robotic Soave pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease in children under 12-months: long-term outcomes	8
Current thoracoscopic approach for mediastinal neuroblastoma in Japan–results from nationwide multicenter survey	8
Gastrostomies in children requiring long-term ventilation	7
A nationwide database analysis of demographics and outcomes related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia	7
Computed tomography-guided marking using a dye-staining method for preoperative localization of tiny pulmonary lesions in children	7
Is the appendix a good organ to diagnose total colonic aganglionosis?	7
Surgical management and outcomes of paediatric ovarian tumours—a 25-year UK single centre experience	7
Evaluation of work-related musculoskeletal problems in pediatric surgeons	7
Single-stage salvage urethroplasty for failed distal hypospadias: comparison of Mathieu and grafted tubularised incised plate repairs	7
Fecal microbiome alterations in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome receiving a rotating cycle of gastrointestinal prophylactic antibiotics	7
The morbidity of open tumor biopsy for intraabdominal neoplasms in pediatric patients	7
To give or not to give? Blood for pediatric trauma patients prior to pediatric trauma center arrival	6
Failed preoperative vacuum bell therapy does not affect outcomes following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum	6
Application value of computer-assisted surgery system in pediatric hepatic hemangioma	6
Caustic ingestion in children treated at a tertiary centre in South Africa: can upper endoscopy be omitted in asymptomatic patients?	6
Elevation of microRNA-214 is associated with progression of liver fibrosis in patients with biliary atresia	6
Topical corticosteroids for phimosis in children: a network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	6
Primary versus modified secondary closure techniques for persistent tracheocutaneous fistula in pediatric patients	6
Umbilical microflora and pediatric surgery	6
Letter to the Editor concerning “Postoperative outcomes in distal hypospadias: a meta-analysis of Mathieu and tubularised incised plate repair methods for the development of urethrocutaneous fistula a	6
Small surgeries, big smiles: using virtual reality to reduce the need for sedation or general anesthesia during minor surgical procedures	6
Children with large primary spontaneous pneumothoraxes may benefit from early operative intervention	6
KDM5B promotes cell migration by regulating the noncanonical Wnt/PCP pathway in Hirschsprung’s disease	6
Prospective evaluation of an evidence-based decision tool to assess pediatric blunt abdominal trauma (BAT)	6
Outcomes of laparotomy in preterm infants with extremely low operative weight (< 1000 g)	6
Refinements in surgical techniques for visualized tunnel formation in laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty	5
Perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease in children with or without scoliosis	5
Skip segment Hirschsprung’s disease: diagnostic clues and surgical management	5
The combination of conventional ultrasound and shear-wave elastography in evaluating the segmental heterogeneity of liver fibrosis in biliary atresia patients after Kasai portoenterostomy	5
Clinical regression of inguinal hernias in premature infants without surgical repair	5
Thoracic epidural-based Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for Nuss repair of pectus excavatum shortened length of stay and decreased rescue intravenous opiate use	5
CT findings predicting lung resection in children with complicated community-acquired pneumonia	5
Endoplasmic reticulum stress in the acute intestinal epithelial injury of necrotizing enterocolitis	5

Fragility index of meta-analyses in paediatric surgery	5
A retrospective review of gastroschisis epidemiology and referral patterns in northern Ghana	5
Pain resolution and glucose control in pediatric patients with chronic pancreatitis after total pancreatectomy with islet auto-transplantation	5
Obituary on em. o. Univ. Prof. Dr. Hugo Sauer	5
Single-stage restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients: a safe alternative	5
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of the right congenital diaphragmatic hernia compared to the left: a 10-year single-center experience	5
Development of a risk score for choledocholithiasis in pediatric patients	5
Comprehensive assessment of the quality and reliability of the ten most-viewed YouTube videos on thoracoscopic lobectomy in children: a comparison from the available videos on a peer-reviewed platform	5
A meta-analysis comparing dorsal plication and ventral lengthening for chordee correction during primary proximal hypospadias repair	4
Impact of overweight/obesity on clinical outcomes after reduction for intussusception in children	4
Prevalence of Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis in patients with Hirschsprung disease	4
Recovery of bowel function after transperitoneal or retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty. A multi-center study	4
Impact of native nephrectomy on hypertension outcomes in pediatric kidney transplant recipients: a 10-year institutional experience	4
Surgical considerations for neuroblastoma-associated opsoclonus–myoclonus–ataxia syndrome: a series of 14 patients from a single institution	4
The feasibility and safety of same-day surgery for diaphragmatic eventration by minithoracotomy in children	4
The use of social media among the pediatric colorectal community	4
Anal canal duplication in children: a monocentric experience of 12 cases	4
Preoperative screening for COVID-19 is required in low-risk pediatric patients under the urgent surgical condition	4
Results of mass screening for neuroblastoma in 18-month-old infants in Osaka area, Japan	4
Preventive effect of prophylactic intravenous antibiotics against cholangitis in biliary atresia: a randomized controlled trial	4
Impact of Clostridium difficile infection on pediatric appendicitis	4
Online action planning forums to develop a roadmap to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of global children’s surgical care	4
Safety and short-term efficacy of mirabegron in children with valve bladder: a pilot study	4
CO2 pneumoperitoneum effects on proliferation and apoptosis in two different neuroblastoma cell lines	4
Comment on “Do post-operative phone calls enhance family satisfaction and outcomes after outpatient pediatric urological surgeries? A prospective study”	4
Considering the value of online support groups for colorectal conditions: perspectives from caregivers and adult patients	4
Comparative study of open and laparoscopic Kasai portoenterostomy in children undergoing living donor liver transplantation for biliary atresia	4
Risk factors for recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease after Thal fundoplication	4
Correction to: The novel fetal MRI O/E CLV versus O/E LHR in predicting prognosis in congenital diaphragmatic hernias: can we teach an old dog new tricks?	4
The application of virtual segmentectomy based on three-dimensional computed tomography and angiography in thoracoscopic segmentectomy for children and infants	4
Congenital oesophageal stenosis in oesophageal atresia: underrecognised and often missed?	4
An unsolved problem in developing countries: hydatid cysts in children	4
The effects of resistance training on children with burns: a meta-analysis	4
Timing of adjuvant chemotherapy after laparotomy for Wilms tumor and neuroblastoma	4