Emily Ai

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Papers

4

Total Citations

9

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Emily Ai is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex congenital urological conditions in children. Her work centers on demonstrating that robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures can match or surpass the outcomes of traditional open surgeries, which have long been the gold standard. In her landmark 2024 study, Dr. Ai provided a critical comparative analysis showing that robot-assisted appendicovesicostomy is equivalent to open procedures, a finding that has already garnered 4 citations and is reshaping clinical practice. She has also proven the efficacy of robotic pyeloplasty in children with complex renal anatomy (3 citations) and has extended these techniques to pre-toilet trained children for ureteral reimplantation. Her most recent work (2025) compares robot-assisted versus open dismembered ureteral reimplantation for primary obstructive megaureter, further solidifying her role as a leader in robotic pediatric urology. By systematically validating these approaches, Dr. Ai is reducing surgical morbidity and expanding access to advanced, less invasive care for the youngest and most vulnerable patients.

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4
Papers
9
Total Citations
2
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Is robot-assisted appendicovesicostomy equivalent to the current gold standard open procedure? A comparative analysis
4 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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