Papers
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Total Citations
267
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About
Christopher Long is a pediatric urologist whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery in children. His work centers on three primary areas: robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, surgical management of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), and optimizing outcomes in pediatric urinary tract reconstruction. Long has made substantial contributions to understanding how robotic techniques can be safely applied across all pediatric age groups, including infants, challenging prior assumptions about surgical candidacy based on patient size or age. His highly cited 2018 study on pyeloplasty and age considerations (58 citations) has been particularly influential in shaping surgical decision-making. Alongside colleagues, he has tackled nuanced technical questions — comparing stenting strategies, evaluating redo pyeloplasty outcomes, and assessing complication risks in bilateral versus unilateral reimplantation procedures. His 2019 work on anti-reflux robotic surgery documented how surgical teams can systematically overcome the learning curve associated with complex new techniques. More recently, Long has turned attention to postoperative care, including a thoughtful analysis of opioid and NSAID usage patterns that reflects broader efforts to improve pain management responsibly in pediatric surgical patients. Across his body of work, Long has established himself as a rigorous and practically minded contributor to advancing pediatric urological surgery.
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- 1Pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty: Does age matter?58 citations · 2018
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- 4Primary vs redo robotic pyeloplasty: A comparison of outcomes28 citations · 2021
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