Jennifer H. Aldrink
Papers
11
Total Citations
96
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About
Jennifer H. Aldrink is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for children. Her work has fundamentally advanced the application of robotic surgical techniques across a broad spectrum of pediatric conditions, from hematologic disorders to complex oncologic resections. Aldrink's most influential contributions include comparative studies demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted splenectomy and cholecystectomy in pediatric patients, her 2020 papers garnering 32 and 27 citations respectively — remarkable impact in a specialized surgical niche. She has extended this expertise into pediatric surgical oncology, contributing to multi-center reviews of robotic tumor resection involving thoracic, abdominal, and mediastinal sites, and has explored emerging frontiers such as robotic-assisted bariatric surgery in children. Her investigations into innovative technical adaptations, including the use of single-site ports as adjuncts in multi-port robotic procedures, reflect a commitment to refining surgical precision and minimizing patient burden. Through her prolific and clinically meaningful body of work, Aldrink has helped establish robotic surgery as a credible, expanding standard of care in pediatric surgical practice.
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- 4Robotic-assisted resection of mediastinal tumors in pediatric patients6 citations · 2023
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- 8Robotic-assisted splenectomy in pediatric patients2 citations · 2023
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