Audrey Rhee

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Dr. Audrey Rhee is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose work is reshaping minimally invasive surgery for children. Her research centers on the development and refinement of robot-assisted techniques for complex congenital conditions, with a particular focus on procedures like pyeloplasty and the excision of the prostatic utricle. Dr. Rhee’s major contributions lie in advancing single-port and extraperitoneal approaches, which promise reduced scarring and faster recovery for young patients. Her most cited work, a 2018 study on robot-assisted laparoscopic excision of a prostatic utricle (14 citations), established a foundational technique in a niche but critical area. More recently, her 2024 publications—detailing a novel low anterolateral incision for single-port extraperitoneal robot-assisted pyeloplasty (6 citations each)—demonstrate her ongoing drive to innovate. These papers not only describe new surgical steps but also provide crucial feasibility data and initial outcomes, offering a roadmap for other surgeons. By pushing the boundaries of what is possible with robotic platforms, Dr. Rhee is directly improving surgical options for children, making her a leading voice in the future of pediatric urology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robot-assisted laparoscopic excision of prostatic utricle in a 3-year old

   14 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Single-port robotic extraperitoneal pediatric pyeloplasty using low anterior access: Description of technique and initial experience

   6 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Low anterolateral incision for single-port extraperitoneal robot-assisted pyeloplasty: description of technique and initial experience

   6 citations · 2024

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