Robotic partial nephrectomy in the pediatric population: Cumulative experience at a large pediatric hospital.

Journal: Journal of pediatric urology
Published Date: Jul 2, 2022

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Robotic partial nephrectomy is a complex minimally invasive procedure that addresses the intricate anatomy of renal masses while maximizing preservation of renal function. However, while common in adults, the evolution toward these minimally invasive procedures for children has been slow due to the anticipated technical difficulties in pediatric-sized working spaces. We present our technique and our experience with pediatric robotic partial nephrectomies that were performed with our adult urology colleagues at a large free-standing children's hospital.

Authors

  • Ali Antar
    Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Hannah Agard Bachtel
    Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: habachte@texaschildrens.org.
  • Jenna N Bates
    Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Soo Jeong Kim
    Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Asad Saleem
    Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Vinaya Bhatia
    Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Richard E Link
    Division of Endourology and Minimally-Invasive Surgery, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Chester J Koh
    Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Urology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA; Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: cxkoh@texaschildrens.org.

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