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In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Margaret Mutch from Australia walks through the complexities of chest wall reconstruction following thoracic osteosarcoma resection in a pediatric patient.
Key Highlights:
- Massive resection and reconstruction: A 14-year-old patient underwent an aggressive en bloc resection involving ribs 4–7 and vertebral bodies T4–T7. The team used a combination of reso...
We are back with another episode of our Journal of Pediatric Surgery article review podcast. This time we have three publications from the second quarter of 2025, April, May and June issues. This time we're talking to editors Drs. George Holcomb III, Alana Beres and Shaun Kunisaki joined by authors Drs. Eric Skarsgard, Amanpreet Brar, Anoosha Moturu and Derek Wakeman.
Host: Em Gootee, MD
Articles:
In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. Rebecca Stark and Steven Lee from Seattle Children’s Hospital walk through the timing, technique, and controversies surrounding ECMO in severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) cases.
Key Highlights:
- VV vs VA ECMO: While venovenous (VV) ECMO is gaining traction with improved cannulas, venoarterial (VA) ECMO remains the predominant choice for most ce...
In this session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. David Vitale, Luke Neff, and Jeffrey Ponsky explore strategies for preventing gallstone pancreatitis in pediatric patients with biliary stones. This session is classified as a Green Circle (established practice).
Key Highlights:
- Managing complex cases: When to use conservative management with antibiotics for neutropenic, thrombocytopenic patients.
- Gallst...
Welcome to the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery recap series, hosted by Dr. Em Gootee from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this Green Circle (established practice) session, Drs. David Vitale, Luke Neff, and Jeff Ponsky explore the “surgery-first” approach to pediatric biliary stone disease, highlighting the growing prevalence of choledocholithiasis in children and the evolving strategies to manage it effectively.
Ke...
In this 2024 Update Course Rewind, pediatric surgeon Dr. John DiFiore shares new insights into the growing use of cryoanalgesia for pectus excavatum repairs. Classified as a “Blue Square” practice—indicating a promising newer technique—this approach provides targeted nerve pain relief with less opioid use, better precision, and shorter hospital stays.
Key Highlights:
- What is Cryoanalgesia? A minimally invasive nerve freezing tech...
In this special episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt and Jason Frischer are joined by Dr. Todd Ponsky and Em Gootee for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is supporting medical education. The topic of this quiz: Collaborating for Kids: Colorectal & Pelvic Solutions. What’s unique about this episode? Everything after the intro was generated using NotebookLM, an AI tool that helped synthesize notes, transcripts, and c...
In this insightful recap from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Thomas Inge of Lurie Children’s Hospital explores emerging uses of cryoanalgesia beyond pectus repair. The video delves into novel applications of cryotherapy for conditions like slipping rib syndrome and rib fractures—highlighting how interventional radiology tools, including percutaneous needle probes, can offer powerful pain relief and reduce n...
In this engaging session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Dr. Timothy Lautz explores the expanding role of cryoanalgesia in pediatric thoracotomy beyond pectus repair. As more institutions embrace this technique, Dr. Lautz breaks down its use, safety, and clinical advantages for thoracotomy pain control.
Key Highlights:
- Beyond Pectus Repair: While commonly used for pectus excavatum, cryoanalgesia is now be...
In this insightful session from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Drs. David Vitale, Luke Neff, and Jeff Ponsky break down the essentials of intraoperative cholangiography (IOC)—a technique that plays a key role in identifying biliary anatomy and managing stones.
Key Highlights:
- Technique Tips: From contrast flushes to balloon dilation, the team shares practical advice on improving success rates during IOC.
- Clini...
We’re back with 20th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.
These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.
Whethe...
In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and special guest Dr. Julia Grabowski from Lurie Children’s dive deep into the diagnosis and management of anal stenosis in infants. They walk through the case of a 10-month-old presenting with constipation and distention, leading to a discussion on clinical exams, imaging, biopsy pitfalls, and surgical strategies.
Key Highlights:
- Physical Exam Essentials: ...
Join us for a highlight reel of the Top 10 Key Takeaways from the 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery. This session covers the latest advances, practical tools, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of pediatric surgical care.
Key Highlights:
10. Collaboration Between Surgery & Interventional Radiology: Drs. Dan von Allmen, John Racadio, and Timothy Lautz highlight how combining surgical and interventional ra...
This year was the 12th Annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course, where top hospital experts from around the world discussed this year’s changes in practices and innovation. Rewatch the event to learn more about the future of pediatric surgery and be at the forefront of medical excellence.
In this clip, Drs. Em Gootee, Ramy Shaaban, Carlos Colunga, with Todd Ponsky as moderator, speaks on the top AI tools of 2024.
Topics to be discusse...
We are back with another episode of our Journal of Pediatric Surgery article review podcast. This time we have three publications from the first quarter of 2025, January, February and March issues. This time we're talking to editors Drs. Romeo Ignacio, Patrick Chung and Mark Davenport joined by authors Drs. Oluyinka Olutoye, Howard Jen, Jordan Rook and Liam McCarthy.
Host: Em Gootee, MD
Articles:
Gadde R, Xia J, Hameedi S, Saulsbery ...
We’re back with nineteenth episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesting and relevant topics in the field.
These articles are either chosen by JPS editors or our collaborators. We present these reviews as short news pieces with a summarization of key points.
Wh...
In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, and special guests Dr. Chris Gayer and Dr. Sarah Ulrich tackle the complexities of managing megarectosigmoid in a 13-year-old patient with a history of cloaca. They explore the intricacies of diagnosis, anatomy, and long-term management for a child struggling with soiling despite a well-positioned rectum and no anatomical stricture.
Key Highlights:
- Case Dis...
In this 2024 Update Course Rewind session, pediatric surgeons Dr. Justin Huntington and Dr. Ben Ham explore the emerging use of autofluorescence and ICG angiography during thyroid surgery. These imaging technologies are helping identify and assess parathyroid gland perfusion, with the goal of reducing hypocalcemia and improving long-term outcomes—especially in pediatric patients.
Classified as a Black Diamond (early adopter practice...
In this 2024 Update Course Rewind, pediatric surgeons Drs. Regan Williams and Katie Russell share new updates on the management of thoracic aortic injuries. Classified as a “Black Diamond” practice—indicating unproven approaches for early adopters—this session reviews how Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) is emerging as a less invasive and effective treatment option in pediatric patients, especially adolescents.
Host: Lizz...
In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt, Jason Frischer, Kristy Rialon, and Lily Cheng explore the diagnostic and surgical challenges of Hirschsprung disease, featuring a neonatal patient with Trisomy 21. Through a step-by-step case discussion, they highlight how early recognition, biopsy strategy, and patient-specific surgical planning can dramatically improve outcomes.
Key Highlights:
- Patient Case Study: A newb...
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