The thoracoscopic repair of EA/TEF is effective method, and based on our experience, it is the procedure of choice if performed by an experienced endoscopic pediatric surgeon. The intraoperative complications observed if properly managed have a good prognosis.

The thoracoscopic repair of EA/TEF is effective method, and based on our experience, it is the procedure of choice if performed by an experienced endoscopic pediatric surgeon. The intraoperative complications observed if properly managed have a good prognosis.

Background. Bladder cancer occurs mainly in adults. In children, younger than 10 years in particular, it is very rare.

Ramirez technique is a very reliable method of closure of myelomeningocoele regardless of the size of the defect and its topography. It may find a wide application in babies affected by neural tube defect.