Robotic-assisted laparoscopy in pediatric surgical oncology: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT: Robotic surgical oncology in children calls for experienced surgeons in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and a solid oncological background. The aim of this review was to analyze the current state of robotic-assisted laparoscopy in pediatric tumor resection, assess the necessary framework of minimally invasive surgical oncology and describe future developments of the robotic technology. A literature search of the MEDLINE/PubMed database was conducted, using the terms "robotic surgery", "pediatric" or "children" and "oncology" or "tumor". All relevant English-language studies published between 2008 and 2022 were reviewed. Although concerns have been raised regarding the use of MIS in surgical oncology, current literature reports similar oncological outcome if surgeons comply with the oncolo

SUBMITTER: Vinit N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772838 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature