Pediatric Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Where Are We Now?

Journal: Current urology reports
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the recent advancements in robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) and its evolving landscape in the context of infant pyeloplasty, complex genitourinary (GU) anatomy, recurrent ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, cost considerations, and the learning curve.

Authors

  • Suhaib Abdulfattah
    Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Sameer Mittal
    Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Division of Urology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Center for Advanced Care, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, 3rd Floor West Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.