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Review

Small Scale, High Precision: Robotic Surgery in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients—A Narrative Review

by
Emil Radu Iacob
1,
Roxana Iacob
2,3,4,*,
Laura Andreea Ghenciu
5,
Tudor-Alexandru Popoiu
3,
Emil Robert Stoicescu
4 and
Calin Marius Popoiu
1
1
Department of Pediatric Surgery, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
2
Department of Anatomy and Embriology, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
3
Doctoral School, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
4
Faculty of Mechanics, Field of Applied Engineering Sciences, Specialization Statistical Methods and Techniques in Health and Clinical Research, ‘Politehnica’ University Timisoara, Mihai Viteazul Boulevard No. 1, 300222 Timisoara, Romania
5
Discipline of Pathophysiology, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Children 2024, 11(3), 270; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030270
Submission received: 15 January 2024 / Revised: 25 January 2024 / Accepted: 19 February 2024 / Published: 21 February 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Pediatric Surgery Volume II)
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This narrative review explores the evolution and implications of robotic-assisted surgery in pediatric and neonatal cases, focusing on its advantages, drawbacks, and the specific diseases amenable to this innovative technology. Following PRISMA guidelines, 56 relevant articles from the past five years were selected, emphasizing advancements in precision, reduced trauma, and expedited recovery times for pediatric patients. Despite challenges like cost and training, ongoing research shapes pediatric robotic-assisted surgery, promising improved outcomes. The technology’s benefits include enhanced precision, minimized scarring, and faster recovery, addressing the challenges in delicate pediatric procedures. Challenges encompass cost, training, and instrument design, but ongoing refinements aim to overcome these. This review underscores psychological and musculoskeletal considerations for patients and surgeons. While acknowledging limitations and preferred pathologies, this review outlines the transformative potential of robotic-assisted surgery in reshaping pediatric surgical care. This comprehensive assessment concludes that, despite challenges, ongoing advancements promise a future of enhanced precision and tailored care in pediatric surgery.
Keywords: robot-assisted surgery; minimally invasive surgery; neonatal surgery; surgical devices; pediatric surgery robot-assisted surgery; minimally invasive surgery; neonatal surgery; surgical devices; pediatric surgery
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Iacob, E.R.; Iacob, R.; Ghenciu, L.A.; Popoiu, T.-A.; Stoicescu, E.R.; Popoiu, C.M. Small Scale, High Precision: Robotic Surgery in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients—A Narrative Review. Children 2024, 11, 270. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030270

AMA Style

Iacob ER, Iacob R, Ghenciu LA, Popoiu T-A, Stoicescu ER, Popoiu CM. Small Scale, High Precision: Robotic Surgery in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients—A Narrative Review. Children. 2024; 11(3):270. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030270

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Iacob, Emil Radu, Roxana Iacob, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Tudor-Alexandru Popoiu, Emil Robert Stoicescu, and Calin Marius Popoiu. 2024. "Small Scale, High Precision: Robotic Surgery in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients—A Narrative Review" Children 11, no. 3: 270. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030270

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Iacob, E. R., Iacob, R., Ghenciu, L. A., Popoiu, T.-A., Stoicescu, E. R., & Popoiu, C. M. (2024). Small Scale, High Precision: Robotic Surgery in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients—A Narrative Review. Children, 11(3), 270. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11030270

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