Jason Van Batavia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Papers
12
Total Citations
241
H-Index
8
About
Jason Van Batavia is a pediatric urologist whose research has significantly advanced the application of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques in children. His work sits at the intersection of pediatric urology and surgical innovation, with a particular focus on robotic pyeloplasty — the surgical correction of ureteropelvic junction obstruction — and its optimization across diverse patient populations. Van Batavia's most cited work examines whether patient age influences outcomes in pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (58 citations), establishing important benchmarks for surgeons treating even the youngest patients. His broader contributions have helped define best practices around stenting strategies, outpatient care feasibility, and incision minimization, collectively reshaping how pediatric robotic surgery is approached clinically. His 2014 review of robotic surgery in pediatric urology (40 citations) has served as a foundational reference in the field. More recently, his research has expanded into pain management, analyzing opioid and NSAID usage trends following urinary tract reconstruction — a timely contribution given ongoing concerns about pediatric opioid exposure. With over 230 cumulative citations, Van Batavia has established himself as a leading voice in making sophisticated surgical care safer, less invasive, and more accessible for children.
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Top Papers
- 1Pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty: Does age matter?58 citations · 2018
- 2Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology40 citations · 2014
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- 6Is outpatient robotic pyeloplasty feasible?16 citations · 2016
- 7Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatric Urology9 citations · 2018
- 8Single-Site Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology8 citations · 2018
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