Current Concepts in Pediatric Robotic Assisted Pyeloplasty

Frontiers in Pediatrics

Ramphis A. Morales-López²  Marcos Pérez-Marchán²  Marcos Pérez Brayfield² 

[1] Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR, United States;HIMA-San Pablo Group, Caguas, PR, United States;

关键词: pediatric urology;    robotics;    pyeloplasty;    UPJ obstruction;    children;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2019.00004

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Robotic surgery in pediatric urology has been gaining popularity since its introduction almost two decades ago. Robotic assisted pyeloplasty is the most common robotic procedure performed in pediatric urology. Advances in robotic technology, instrumentation, patient care and surgical expertise have allowed the correction of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction in most patients using this minimally invasive technique. The excellent experience with robotic assisted pyeloplasty has challenged other approaches as a new standard for the treatment of UPJ obstruction. In this review, we will describe the technique as it relates to the different robotic platforms, review the surgical experience and compare its results to other surgical approaches. Also, we will discuss patient and parent satisfaction, cost and financial considerations, along with evaluating the future of robotic surgery in the treatment of UPJ obstruction.

【 授权许可】

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