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Erschienen in: World Journal of Urology 8/2020

10.09.2019 | Topic Paper

Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants and children: is it superior to conventional laparoscopy?

verfasst von: Ciro Andolfi, Brittany Adamic, Jerry Oommen, Mohan S. Gundeti

Erschienen in: World Journal of Urology | Ausgabe 8/2020

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Abstract

Introduction

Open pyeloplasty (OP) has been the first-line treatment for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) since it was first described by Anderson and Hynes. The use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to treat UPJO in the pediatric population has increased in recent years, due to decreased morbidity and shorter recovery times. Recently, robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) has seen a steady expansion. Unlike laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP), RALP comes with a more manageable learning curve aided by specialized technological advantages such as high-resolution three-dimensional view, tremor filtration with motion scaling, and highly dexterous wrist-like instruments. With this review, we aim to highlight the trend toward robotic pyeloplasty over laparoscopy and current available evidence on outcomes.

Methods

We systematically searched the PubMed and EMBASE databases, and we critically reviewed the available literature on the use of laparoscopy and robotic technology in pediatric patients with UPJO.

Results

Overall, we selected 19 original articles and 5 meta-analyses. The available literature showed that the robotic approach to the UPJO allowed for decreased operative times, shorter length of hospital stay, lower complication rates, with success rates comparable to LP. Conflicting results persist regarding robotic platform and equipment costs.

Conclusion

While laparoscopy requires advanced skills for complex reconstructive procedures, such as pyeloplasty, robot-assisted surgery offers the valuable potential of making MIS more accessible to these types of procedure. Robotic technology has contributed to shortening the learning curve by acting as a bridge between open and endoscopic approach. There is still a strong need for higher quality evidence in the form of prospective observational studies and clinical trials, as well as further cost-effectiveness analyses. As robotic surgical technology spreads, future systems will be developed, offering smaller and more flexible tools, allowing enhanced applications on pediatric patients.
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Metadaten
Titel
Robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants and children: is it superior to conventional laparoscopy?
verfasst von
Ciro Andolfi
Brittany Adamic
Jerry Oommen
Mohan S. Gundeti
Publikationsdatum
10.09.2019
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
World Journal of Urology / Ausgabe 8/2020
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-019-02943-z

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