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Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Splenectomy In Children: A Case Report with Literature Review
Published on: March 27, 2026
Pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy
Joshua J Meeks1, Jennifer A Hagerty, Bruce W Lindgren
1Division of Urology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA.
Insights
Congenital bladder diverticula, rare bladder anomalies, can cause infection and hematuria. This study details the first robotic-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy in a pediatric patient to treat a large bladder diverticulum.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Congenital bladder diverticula are uncommon bladder malformations.
- Symptoms include recurrent urinary tract infections, hematuria, and urinary obstruction.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old boy presented with gross hematuria and recurrent infections.
- A large, 12-cm congenital bladder diverticulum was diagnosed.
Findings:
- The patient successfully underwent a robotic-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy.
- This represents the first reported instance of this minimally invasive procedure in a pediatric patient for bladder diverticulum.
Implications:
- Robotic-assisted surgery offers a minimally invasive option for complex pediatric urological conditions.
- This approach may lead to reduced recovery times and improved outcomes for children with bladder diverticula.
Abstract:
Congenital bladder diverticula are rare anomalies of the bladder. Patients present with infection, hematuria, and/or urinary obstruction. We report on the case of a 12-year-old boy who developed gross hematuria and recurrent infection owing to a 12-cm bladder diverticulum. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy was performed. We describe the first reported robotic-assisted laparoscopic diverticulectomy in a pediatric patient.
