Robotic-assisted surgery in pediatrics: what is evidence-based?-a literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has increased more slowly in pediatrics than in the adult population. Despite the many advantages of robotic instruments, the da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA) still presents some limitations for use in pediatric surgery. This study aims to examine evidence-based indications for RAS in the different fields of pediatric surgery according to the published literature.

Methods

A database search (MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science) was performed to identify articles covering any aspect of RAS in the pediatric population. Using Boolean operators AND/OR, all possible combinations of the following search terms were used: robotic surgery, pediatrics, neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, abd

SUBMITTER: Boscarelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9986791 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature