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Pengtao Liu1, Xiangyu Zou1, Yanping Hou1
1Department of Urology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Journal of Pediatric Urology
|March 25, 2026
Summary
This study reports on the SHURUI robotic system for infant pyeloplasty, a surgery for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The findings detail the clinical experience with this minimally invasive approach.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a common congenital anomaly in infants.
- Pyeloplasty is the surgical procedure to correct this obstruction.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored for pediatric procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the clinical experience using the SHURUI Single-Port Serpentine-Arm Robotic System for pyeloplasty in infants.
- To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of robotic-assisted pyeloplasty in a pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of infants undergoing pyeloplasty with the SHURUI robotic system.
- Description of the surgical technique and system utilized.
- Analysis of perioperative outcomes and complications.
Main Results:
- The SHURUI system was successfully employed for infant pyeloplasty.
- Perioperative data including operative time, blood loss, and length of stay were recorded.
- Early outcomes and complication rates were assessed.
Conclusions:
- The SHURUI Single-Port Serpentine-Arm Robotic System offers a viable option for robotic-assisted pyeloplasty in infants.
- Further studies are warranted to establish long-term efficacy and compare with traditional methods.
