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A comparison of robotic surgery in children weighing above and below 15.0 kg: size does not affect surgery success
Initial results in pediatric surgery are encouraging, particularly in the field of pediatric urology. However, there is limited experience with its application in infants and neonates. The aim of this study wa...
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What are the prospects for non-scheduled robotic procedures in pediatric surgery?
Robotic technology allows for the management of complex surgical cases with a minimally invasive approach. The aim of this study was to communicate our experience using robotic technology for non-scheduled ped...
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Differential learning processes for laparoscopic and open supraumbilical pyloromyotomy
To compare the learning curves for mastering OP and LP surgical techniques, in terms of effects on completion times and postoperative outcomes/complications.
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How robotic-assisted surgery can decrease the risk of mucosal tear during Heller myotomy procedure?
We report the first description of robotic-assisted Heller myotomy in children. The purpose of this study was to improve the safety of Heller myotomy by demonstrating, in two adolescent patients, the contribut...
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Comparison of 8 and 5 mm robotic instruments in small cavities
Robotic surgery has seen increasing use in the field of pediatric surgery. Our clinical experience suggested instrument size can impact on the surgical ability. This study aimed to compare the performance of r...
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) in children with complex pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO): results of a multicenter European report
This study aimed to report a multi-institutional retrospective case series of outcomes after robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) in pediatric patients with complex pelvi-ureteric junction obstructio...
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Open AccessRobotic-assisted surgery for gynecological indications in children and adolescents: European multicenter report
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly adopted in the pediatric population. This retrospective multicenter study aimed to report application of RAS for gynecological indications in pediatric patients. ...
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Open AccessA prospective study to evaluate the contribution of the pediatric appendicitis score in the decision process
The objective of this study was to assess the likelihood of acute appendicitis (AA) in children presenting with abdominal symptoms at the emergency department (ED), based on their prior primary care (PC) consu...