Kristina Gam
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About
Dr. Kristina Gam is a pioneering pediatric urologist and robotic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for children. Her major contributions center on defining mastery and optimizing outcomes in robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, a procedure to correct ureteropelvic junction obstruction. In her landmark 2025 study, she analyzed a 15-year experience to establish objective benchmarks for surgical proficiency, a critical step for training and quality assurance. Dr. Gam has also addressed practical safety challenges in pediatric robotics, including strategies to minimize and manage needle and instrument loss during surgery. Her work on robotic pediatric augmentation cystoplasty, also spanning 15 years, demonstrates the feasibility and long-term benefits of robotic approaches for complex bladder reconstruction. With her most-cited paper accumulating 6 citations, her research is shaping best practices in a niche but vital field. Dr. Gam’s achievements include defining the learning curve for robotic pyeloplasty, a key contribution that helps surgeons achieve mastery more efficiently, ultimately improving surgical safety and outcomes for children undergoing these delicate procedures.
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