Complications and Management of Pediatric Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery: Prevention and Management

Abstract

As the application and popularity of pediatric robotic urology increases, the practicing urologist must become familiar with possible complications. While there is a dearth of literature on pediatric robotic outcomes in urological surgery, there is an even greater paucity of publications on robotic complications in children. In theory, many of the complications encountered are the same as those seen in conventional laparoscopy; however, there are a number of potential problems specific to robotic surgery that the pediatric urologist must be able to both anticipate and manage in order to minimize the risk of utilizing this novel surgical tool. The chapter summarizes the potential for and management of these complications.