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Narrative review: robotic pediatric surgery-current status and future perspectives
Amulya K Saxena1, Rachele Borgogni2, Maria Escolino2
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chelsea Children's Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Fdn Trust, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Translational Pediatrics
|November 16, 2023
Summary
Robot-assisted surgery is feasible and effective in pediatric patients, offering comparable or superior outcomes to traditional methods. Further research is needed to fully establish its role in treating various pediatric conditions.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly utilized in adult and pediatric surgery.
- RAS offers advantages over traditional open and mini-invasive procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest evidence on robot-assisted pediatric surgery across all subspecialties.
- To summarize current findings on the application of RAS in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library (2017-2022).
- Inclusion of 73 articles after screening 685 titles.
Main Results:
- Robot-assisted surgery is technically feasible for select pediatric cases.
- RAS achieves similar or improved surgical outcomes compared to standard procedures.
- Evidence suggests RAS is a viable option for various pediatric pathologies.
Conclusions:
- RAS demonstrates significant potential for treating pediatric conditions.
- Further case series and randomized trials are necessary.
- Advancements in robotic platforms will enhance future treatment options.
