Robotics in Pediatric Surgery: Expanding Indications and Techniques.

Katlyn G McKay, Vikas S Gupta, Irving J Zamora

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Review in The Surgical clinics of North America, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Katlyn G McKaySection of Surgical Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.

Vikas S GuptaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.

Irving J ZamoraDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA. Electronic address: irving.zamora@vumc.org.

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AHRQ HHS T32 HS026122

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Abstract

Pediatric lower extremity reconstruction, especially following trauma or oncologic resection, presents unique challenges requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Management emphasizes early, thorough debridement, appropriate fixation-often with flexible intramedullary nails-and timely, well-vascularized soft tissue coverage. Nerve injuries are addressed with autografts or allografts, with children demonstrating better regenerative capacity than adults. Postoperative protocols focus on immobilization, pain management, psychosocial support, and structured rehabilitation, with family involvement crucial for adherence. Microsurgeons are essential for complex reconstructions and addressing complications like critical limb ischemia. The field continues to evolve, prioritizing functional limb salvage and long-term quality of life for pediatric patients.

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Lower ExtremityPlastic Surgery ProceduresRobotic Surgical ProceduresChildHumansMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresAdvanced minimally invasive techniquesMinimally invasive surgery (MIS)Pediatric robotic surgeryPediatric surgical education and trainingPediatric surgical outcomesProgram developmentRobotic-assisted surgerySurgical innovation

Identifiers

PMID42685722

DOI10.1016/j.suc.2026.02.015

PMCPMC13540298

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