Open Access Review Article

Robotic Pyeloplasty in Infants: A Review of Safety and Outcomes

Christina Kim MD, FAAP*

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, USA

Corresponding Author

Received Date: February 11, 2019;  Published Date: February 20, 2019

Abstract

Over the last 30 years, robotic surgery has evolved into the preferred surgical approach for many operative cases. Robotics has been associated with lower pain scales, shorter hospitalizations, and improved cosmesis. [1,2] However, its acceptance in pediatrics have been hampered by longer operative times, smaller working space, and limited fine surgical instruments.

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