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Robotic Management of Urolithiasis in the Pediatric Population
Natalia Ballesteros1, Zachary A Snow2, Paulo R M Moscardi3
1Division of Pediatric Urology, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, United States.
Abstract:
A variety of surgical techniques exist for the management of urolithiasis. Minimally invasive techniques have replaced open surgery in the last few decades. For complex stone management, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) has emerged as a safe and feasible alternative in adults. The literature for RALS for urolithiasis (RALS-UL) in the pediatric population is scarce. Herein, we present a review of the literature in both adult and pediatric patients as well as our experience using RALS-UL at our institutions. Special attention is given to the synchronous management of urolithiasis when surgery is performed for other conditions such as ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), and a supplemental video is provided.
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