该杂志提供了原始的贡献，以及一个完整的国际摘要部分和其他特殊部门，以提供最新的信息来源和参考儿科手术。该杂志的基础是，不仅通过生理学、病理学和外科技术的进步，而且通过关注年轻患者独特的情感和身体需求，改善婴幼儿外科护理的必要性。
The journal presents original contributions as well as a complete international abstracts section and other special departments to provide the most current source of information and references in pediatric surgery. The journal is based on the need to improve the surgical care of infants and children, not only through advances in physiology, pathology and surgical techniques, but also by attention to the unique emotional and physical needs of the young patient.