Robotics in Pediatric Urology

Almost 30  years have passed since the inception of minimally invasive surgery in urology and specifically in pediatric urology. Laparoscopy has now become an essential tool in the pediatric urologic armamentarium. The application of robot-assisted surgery in pediatrics has allowed for widespread utilization for common reconstructive procedures such as pyeloplasty and ureteral reimplantation. Understanding the implementation, technical considerations, and outcomes are critical for continued success and adoption. This has allowed for increased use in more complex urologic procedures such as redo pyelopl asty, dismembered ureteral reimplantation, catheterizable channel creation, and bladder augmentation.
Source: Urologic Clinics of North America - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research