And then there was one … incision. First single-port pediatric robotic case series.

Journal: Journal of pediatric urology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In the past two decades, technology has advanced to augment an already minimally-invasive approach in laparoscopic surgery. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic platforms have now evolved to its 4th-generation product: a single-port system, first cleared through the FDA for urologic procedures last year. A single, 2.5 cm incision allows for placement of a port that admits a fully-wristed camera as well as three fully-wristed instruments, all controlled by the surgeon at the console.

Authors

  • Candace Granberg
    Mayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Urology, 200 1st Street Sw, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: granberg.candace@mayo.edu.
  • Niki Parikh
    Mayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Urology, 200 1st Street Sw, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: Parikh.niki@mayo.edu.
  • Patricio Gargollo
    Mayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Urology, 200 1st Street Sw, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: gargollo.patricio@mayo.edu.