Implementing a pediatric robotic surgery program: future perspectives.

Journal: Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The minimally invasive approach using robotic technology is fully incorporated in the treatment of adult pathologies. The first international pediatric studies with a robotic approach date from 2002, and in Spain, from 2009. We present the implementation of a Pediatric Robotic Surgery program in our setting.

Authors

  • C Soto Beauregard
    Pediatric Surgery Department. Institute for Children and Adolescents. San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid (Spain).
  • J Rodríguez de Alarcón García
    Pediatric Surgery Department. Institute for Children and Adolescents. San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid (Spain).
  • E E Domínguez Amillo
    Pediatric Surgery Department. Institute for Children and Adolescents. San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid (Spain).
  • M Gómez Cervantes
    Pediatric Surgery Department. Institute for Children and Adolescents. San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid (Spain).
  • L F Ávila Ramírez
    Pediatric Surgery Department. Institute for Children and Adolescents. San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid (Spain).