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Nathalie Botto is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic surgery for children, with a particular focus on the retroperitoneal approach for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Her major contributions include demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) through the retroperitoneal route, a technique that limits surgical trauma and avoids peritoneal irritation. In her 2019 study, she reported encouraging preliminary results for this approach, laying the groundwork for broader adoption. Botto’s research has also been instrumental in establishing day surgery protocols for pediatric robotic procedures, showing that children can safely undergo retroperitoneal RALP as same-day surgery. Her 2023 prospective observational study on adverse events and morbidity in a multidisciplinary pediatric robotic surgery program provides critical data on safety, addressing a gap in the literature. With her most-cited papers accumulating over 55 citations, Botto’s work is shaping clinical pathways and expanding the boundaries of what is possible in pediatric robotic surgery, making her a key figure in the field.
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