Robot-Assisted Surgery in Pediatric Urology
Some urological conditions may be treated with a surgical procedure. When surgery options are considered, our pediatric urologists use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to reduce pain, length of hospital stays and the appearance of surgical scars. Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery is one minimally invasive approach that combines the skills of specially trained surgeons with a state-of-the-art robotic surgical system.
Urological surgery procedures may include:
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Appendicocecostomy diversion, also called Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE) procedure
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Appendicovesicostomy
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Bladder reconstruction
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Kidney reconstruction, including partial nephrectomy
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Pyeloplasty: ureteropelvic junction obstruction surgery
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Ureter reconstruction
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Ureteral reimplantation: vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) surgery
Our pediatric urologists will provide details about whether robot-assisted surgery or other surgical options may be an option. Learn more about Robot-Assisted Surgery at Nationwide Children’s.