Brice Antao

St James's University Hospital, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin

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Brice Antao is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery in pediatric populations. With a career spanning nearly two decades of documented research, Antao has been at the forefront of translating cutting-edge robotic surgical technology into safe and effective applications for children, including patients as young as three years of age. His landmark 2007 paper on early tele-robotic surgery experience in children, which has garnered 59 citations, helped establish the feasibility and safety of da Vinci robotic systems in pediatric surgical settings — a field where small patient anatomy presents unique and formidable technical challenges. This foundational work contributed to shifting the conversation around robotic surgery from adult-centric applications toward younger patient populations. Antao's 2023 narrative review on pediatric robotic surgery, accumulating 33 citations, demonstrates his sustained commitment to synthesizing and advancing knowledge in this evolving field, highlighting the advantages of minimally invasive approaches including reduced postoperative pain and shorter hospital stays. Together, his contributions represent a meaningful body of work that continues to inform surgical practice and inspire emerging researchers navigating the intersection of technology and pediatric care.