Lane S. Palmer

Urology Associates, New York Medical College, Cohen Children's Medical Center

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Total Citations

135

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About

Lane S. Palmer is a prominent pediatric urologist whose research has meaningfully advanced the application of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques in children. Working at the intersection of pediatric urology and surgical innovation, Palmer has dedicated much of his career to investigating how robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures can be safely and effectively adapted for younger patients — a population that presents unique anatomical and technical challenges not encountered in adult surgery. Among his most influential contributions is his 2016 review of robotic surgery in pediatric urology (64 citations), which critically examined the controversies surrounding the use of adult-sized robotic instruments in children and proposed practical modifications to improve outcomes. His earlier 2004 work on bilateral robotic-assisted laparoscopic heminephroureterectomy (57 citations) was a pioneering demonstration of complex robotic renal surgery in pediatric patients, helping establish a foundation for the field. His 2017 study on robot-assisted urachal excision in children further extended this work to rarer surgical indications. Collectively, Palmer's research has helped define the boundaries and possibilities of robotic pediatric urology, providing clinicians with evidence-based guidance for adopting advanced surgical technologies in some of medicine's most vulnerable patients.