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As life expectancy among pediatric solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) improves, the risk of comorbid conditions such as malignancy post-transplantation has also increased. SOTRs are at elevated risks of post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs), and skin and solid cancers. PTLDs typically occur early following transplantation, while skin and solid cancers frequently arise in young adulthood (25-40 years). By 30 years following transplantation, 26-41% of pediatric SOTRs have developed cancer. Different risk factors exist for PTLD, and skin and solid cancers, which are modified by cumulative immunosuppression, infections, transplanted organ, and the underlying disease process associated with initial organ failure (e.g., kidney failure). Optimal cancer treatment strategies depend on the specific cancer type, stage, and patient comorbidities. Immunosuppression reduction may be beneficial for certain cancers but must be considered against the risks of acute and chronic rejection and allograft loss. Lifestyle counseling regarding smoking avoidance and sun protection, as well as human papillomavirus vaccination, is an important aspect of cancer prevention. Currently, no cancer screening guidelines exist specifically for pediatric SOTRs. Adult population screening guidelines have not been validated in transplant populations. Therefore, an individualized approach should be taken to cancer screening for pediatric SOTRs, accounting for other cancer risk factors., Author(s): Cal Robinson [sup.1] [sup.2] , Rahul Chanchlani [sup.3] [sup.4] [sup.5] , Abhijat Kitchlu [sup.6] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.42327.30, 0000 0004 0473 9646, Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, [...]

Background: Following a landmark study showing decreased morbidity and mortality after implementation of the surgical safety checklist (SSC), it has been widely adopted into perioperative policy. We explored the impact [...]

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this literature review was to examine the current state of knowledge on successful collaborative practice in the operating room. Using the determinants of successful collaborative practice, [...]

Byline: Rina. Takahashi, Kazuhiro. Sakamoto, Hisashi. Ro, Kazumasa. Kure, Masaya. Kawai, Shun. Ishiyama, Kiichi. Sugimoto, Yutaka. Kojima, Atsushi. Okuzawa, Yuichi. Tomiki A 76-year-old male underwent endoscopic mucosal resection for a [...]

Byline: Mehmet. Ilhan, Ali. Gök, Süleyman. Bademler, Ömer. Cücük, Yi?it. Soyta?, Hakan. Yanar Aim: Single incision diagnostic laparoscopy (SIDL) may be an alternative procedure to multi-incision diagnostic laparoscopy (MDL) for [...]

Byline: Atul. Parashar, Ramesh. Sharma Management of perineal wounds can be very frustrating as these invariably get contaminated from the ano-genital tracts. Moreover, the apparent skin defect may be associated [...]

Byline: Rafael. Sanchez-Salas, Rafael. Clavijo, Eric. Barret, Rene. Sotelo Laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) has recently gained momentum as feasible techniques for minimal access surgery. Our aim is to describe the [...]