2021
Laparoscopy is increasingly used for pediatric inguinal hernia repair
Shaughnessy MP, Maassel NL, Yung N, Solomon DG, Cowles RA. Laparoscopy is increasingly used for pediatric inguinal hernia repair. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2021, 56: 2016-2021. PMID: 33549307, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.01.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic inguinal hernia repairInguinal hernia repairHernia repairLaparoscopic repairCHA HospitalProcedure typePediatric Health Information SystemPediatric inguinal hernia repairStudy periodDefinitive prospective studiesLong-term outcomesTotal hospital costsUse of laparoscopyTen-year study periodIHR groupLaparoscopic groupYounger patientsProspective studyHospital costsOperative approachSurgeon preferencePediatric surgeonsHealth information systemsAbstractTextLaparoscopy
2017
Gastric Transposition in Infants and Children
Cowles R, Coran A. Gastric Transposition in Infants and Children. 2017, 313-320. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-11202-7_28.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsGastric transpositionEsophageal atresiaExcellent long-term outcomesCorrosive esophageal injuryStandard surgical approachLong-term outcomesLong-gap esophageal atresiaSignificant adverse effectsEsophageal replacement proceduresCaustic ingestionPulmonary functionEsophageal injuryColon interpositionExcellent outcomesSurgical approachEsophageal replacementTracheoesophageal fistulaReplacement conduitSurgical techniqueFunctional esophagusGastrointestinal tractMinimal refluxOral consumptionTransposition procedureEsophagus