Pediatric Surgery of the Digestive Tract: Working Group Report of the Second World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Abstract

Research Molecular biology, embryology, and genetics of Hirschsprung disease and intestinal neuronal dysplasia. Etiology and prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis. Intervention Providing evidence‐based guidelines for the use of minimal access surgery in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders through clinical trials. Improving results of surgery for biliary atresia. Comparison of medical and surgical approaches to children with gastroesophageal reflux. Education Improving surgical care for children with gastrointestinal disease in developing nations. Improving communication between pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric surgeons.