Tag: Pediatric surgery
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Pioneering Pediatric Cholecystectomy: Magnetic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Debuts in US
Groundbreaking Procedure in Pediatric Surgery In a landmark development for pediatric surgery in the United States, a Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric surgeon performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric patient using magnetic-assisted surgical technology. This procedure marks a significant advance in minimally invasive surgery, leveraging magnetic guidance to enhance precision while maintaining the safety…
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Cholecystectomy Performed in US for a Pediatric Patient Using Magnetic-Assisted Laparoscopic Technology
Groundbreaking Pediatric Surgery Hit a Milestone in the United States A Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric surgeon recently led a landmark operation—the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a pediatric patient in the United States performed with magnetic-assisted surgical technology. This achievement follows broadening FDA clearance that expands the use of magnetic-assisted tools in the operating room, signaling…
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Overcoming Barriers to Early Diagnosis of Intussusception in Newborns: Tanzania’s Resource-Limited Context
Introduction Intussusception occurs when a segment of the bowel slides into an adjacent segment, causing intestinal obstruction. While more common in older infants, recognizing intussusception in newborns presents a particular challenge in Tanzania due to limited resources, gaps in awareness, and constrained access to timely diagnostic tools. This article examines the key factors that delay…
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Overcoming Barriers to Early Diagnosis of Intussusception in Newborns in Tanzania’s Limited-Resource Setting
Introduction Intussusception, the telescoping of a segment of the intestine into an adjacent one, is a leading cause of bowel obstruction in young children. While it most commonly presents in infants aged 3 months to 2 years, newborn cases, though rare, pose a unique diagnostic challenge—especially in Tanzania where resources can be limited. Early recognition…
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Intussusception in Newborns: Diagnostic Challenges in Tanzania’s Limited-Resource Settings
Introduction Intussusception—the telescoping of one part of the intestine into another—remains a critical cause of intestinal obstruction in young children. While most cases occur in infants aged 3 months to 2 years, early recognition in newborns is essential to prevent severe complications. In Tanzania, as in many limited-resource settings, delayed diagnosis and management pose substantial…
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Australian doctors assess options to separate PNG conjoined twins
Overview: A medical mission to assess separation options A team of specialised doctors from Sydney has travelled to Papua New Guinea to evaluate whether a rare set of conjoined twins can be surgically separated. The twins, born in a remote region of the country, present a complex medical case that demands international collaboration, advanced planning,…
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PNG Parents Plea to Save Conjoined Twins: Global Effort to Secure Separation Surgery
Urgent plea from PNG parents sparks global response In Port Moresby, the parents of nine-month-old conjoined twins Tom and Sawong have issued a worldwide appeal for help. The boys, born on October 9, are currently joined at the abdomen and face a high-stakes medical challenge: a complex surgical separation that could offer them independent futures.…
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Why high-stakes surgeries should be done here at home
Why high-stakes surgeries belong at home Moments like the recent milestone in Philippine healthcare illuminate why high-stakes surgeries should be performed locally. A 14-month-old boy became the first patient to receive a liver transplant through a partnership between The Medical City and Rizal Medical Center, with his mother serving as the living donor. The donor…