Current Use of and Indications for Robot-assisted Surgery in Paediatric Urology

Ramnath Subramaniam

doi:10.1016/j.euf.2018.08.020

Current Use of and Indications for Robot-assisted Surgery in Paediatric Urology

Eur Urol Focus. 2018 Sep;4(5):662-664. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.08.020. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

Author

Ramnath Subramaniam¹

Affiliation

¹ Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK; University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium. Electronic address: r.subramaniam@leeds.ac.uk.

PMID: 30194030
DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.08.020

Abstract

The use of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) by paediatric urologists is increasing. This mini review looks at the current status of RAS in paediatric urology. The challenges involved in RAS use in children are reviewed, as well as the indications for and feasibility of procedures performed and, where possible, outcomes with RAS. PATIENT SUMMARY: The current status of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) in paediatric urology, together with the challenges in using RAS for children is outlined in this mini review. Innovative adaptation has pushed the boundaries as regards the feasibility of RAS procedures in children with good outcomes.

Keywords: Pediatric Urology; Robotics.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Review

MeSH terms

Analgesia / statistics & numerical data
Child
Humans
Laparoscopy / methods
Length of Stay
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Robotic Surgical Procedures / standards*
Urologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
Urologic Surgical Procedures / statistics & numerical data
Urology / instrumentation*
Urology / statistics & numerical data