We’re back with 25th 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.

Whether you're a trainee, attending, or an advanced medical professional, tune in to our podcast for a dose of medical knowledge in every episode. Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in pediatric surgery with "Quick Literature Updates".

Host: Em Gootee

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38914511/

Huerta CT, Beres AL, Englum BR, Gonzalez K, Levene T, Wakeman D, Yousef Y, Gulack BC, Chang HL, Christison-Lagay ER, Ham PB 3rd, Mansfield SA, Kulaylat AN, Lucas DJ, Rentea RM, Pennell CP, Sulkowski JP, Russell KW, Ricca RL, Kelley-Quon LI, Tashiro J, Rialon KL; American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee. Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct;59(10):161589. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.05.019. Epub 2024 Jun 6. PMID: 38914511.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39743432/

Moturu A, Coleman M, Mets C, Thompson V, Grant C, Ko CY, Saito JM, Berman L, Wakeman D. Identifying Quality Improvement Targets After Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Insertion: A NSQIP-Pediatric Pilot Study. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun;60(6):162107. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.162107. Epub 2024 Dec 17. PMID: 39743432.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38733138/

Kollin C, Nordenskjöld A, Ritzén M. Testicular volume at puberty in boys with congenital cryptorchidism randomised to treatment at different ages. Acta Paediatr. 2024 Aug;113(8):1949-1956. doi: 10.1111/apa.17270. Epub 2024 May 11. PMID: 38733138.