Katherine Bergus
The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Papers
2
Total Citations
8
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About
Dr. Katherine Bergus is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery for the smallest and most vulnerable patients. Her research centers on the application and safety of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in neonates and young children, a field where precision is paramount and technical challenges are immense. Dr. Bergus’s major contributions include demonstrating that RAS is both safe and feasible for patients weighing less than 15 kilograms, a landmark finding that challenges previous weight-based limitations. Her 2024 study on this topic has already garnered significant attention, while her 2023 work on robotic-assisted resection of mediastinal tumors in pediatric patients has been cited 6 times, establishing a new standard for complex thoracic procedures. Notably, her research reveals that pediatric urologists are more likely to employ RAS in younger, smaller patients than pediatric surgeons, highlighting critical differences in subspecialty adoption. Dr. Bergus’s work is not merely technical; it is a clarion call for further refinement of robotic technology and instrumentation to expand the horizons of what is possible in pediatric surgery.
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- 1Robotic-assisted resection of mediastinal tumors in pediatric patients6 citations · 2023
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