Mario Navarrete Arellano

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Mario Navarrete Arellano is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery in children. His work focuses primarily on robot-assisted laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery (RALTS), pushing the boundaries of surgical innovation for pediatric populations in Latin America and beyond. His most influential contribution, a prospective study of 186 pediatric surgeries performed between 2015 and 2018, established a comprehensive foundation for understanding the safety, feasibility, and applications of robotic surgical techniques in children — earning 57 citations and positioning him as a leading voice in this specialized field. This landmark study demonstrated that robot-assisted approaches could be successfully integrated into pediatric surgical practice across a diverse range of procedures. Navarrete Arellano has also made notable contributions to the treatment of choledochal cysts using robotic surgery, offering both clinical experience and a broader analytical perspective on minimally invasive approaches to this complex biliary anomaly. His work bridges technical surgical innovation with rigorous outcomes research, helping shape evidence-based protocols for pediatric robotic surgery. For students and researchers exploring the intersection of pediatric surgery and emerging surgical technologies, his publications represent an essential and forward-thinking body of work.