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Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation
Published on: July 19, 2021
Robotic surgery of the kidney and ureter in pediatric patients
Jason P Van Batavia1, Pasquale Casale
1Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Abstract:
Robotic actuators have revolutionized surgery for urologic disorders in pediatric patients. Robotic procedures have become widely available for several different ablative and reconstructive operations in children. The success rates have paralleled those of open surgical techniques and provide the benefit of smaller incisions and less manipulation of tissue during the procedures. Robotics employs increased dexterity, better visualization, and less fatigue, allowing greater precision. We must continue to evolve with the ever-changing advancements in technology and take a keen interest in maintaining our skills to ensure excellent outcomes and patient safety.
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