Quick Literature Updates Ep 26

We’re back with 26th 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 St Peter SD, Noel-MacDonnell JR, Hall NJ, Eaton S, Suominen JS, Wester T, Svensson JF, Almström M, Muenks EP, Beaudin M, Piché N, Brindle M, MacRobie A, Keijzer R, Engstrand Lilja H, Kassa AM, Jancelewicz T, Butter A, Davidson J, Skarsgard E, Te-Lu Y, Nah S, Willan AR, Pierro A. Appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children: an open-label, international, multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2025 Jan 18;405(10474):233-240. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02420-6. Erratum in: Lancet. 2025 Feb 8;405(10477):468. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00206-5. PMID: 39826968. Xu TO, Hanke RE, Das K, Bowser M, Hisam B, Samuk I, Wissanji H, Teeple E, Mayhew A, Myseros JS, Badillo A, Levitt MA, Varda BK, Feng C. VACTERL Screening in Newborns With Anorectal Malformations - An Opportunity to Optimize Screening Practices, add Gynecologic and Spinal Conditions, and Utilize a New Acronym: VACTE(G)RLS. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Jun;60(6):162252. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162252. Epub 2025 Feb 20. PMID: 40032536. Schlapbach LJ, Watson RS, Sorce LR, Argent AC, Menon K, Hall MW, Akech S, Albers DJ, Alpern ER, Balamuth F, Bembea M, Biban P, Carrol ED, Chiotos K, Chisti MJ, DeWitt PE, Evans I, Flauzino de Oliveira C, Horvat CM, Inwald D, Ishimine P, Jaramillo-Bustamante JC, Levin M, Lodha R, Martin B, Nadel S, Nakagawa S, Peters MJ, Randolph AG, Ranjit S, Rebull MN, Russell S, Scott HF, de Souza DC, Tissieres P, Weiss SL, Wiens MO, Wynn JL, Kissoon N, Zimmerman JJ, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD; Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force. International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024 Feb 27;331(8):665-674. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.0179. PMID: 38245889; PMCID: PMC10900966.

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Quick Literature Updates Ep 26 is an episode from Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery by StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery.

This episode is 4:49 long.

This episode was published on Jan 23, 2026.

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