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Robotic surgery for paediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: a systematic review.
Ihtisham Ahmad1, Dheidan Alshammari2, Priyank Yadav3,4
1Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
BJU International
|January 28, 2025
Summary
Robot-assisted surgery for pediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) shows promise with shorter hospital stays. However, more research is needed due to limited study designs and sample sizes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Robot-assisted surgery is an emerging alternative for pediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD).
- This technique offers potential advantages in precision, dexterity, and visualization during complex procedures.
Conclusions:
- Robot-assisted surgery for pediatric neurogenic LUTD offers potential benefits like reduced hospital stays and comparable complication rates.
- Evidence is limited by study heterogeneity, small sample sizes, and single-center data, impacting generalizability.
- Standardized reporting and multicenter studies are crucial for clarifying long-term efficacy and broader applicability.
