Nicolette Janzen
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About
Nicolette Janzen is a leading pediatric urologist whose research focuses on refining robot-assisted laparoscopic techniques for the youngest and most complex patients. Her work centers on overcoming the unique challenges of minimally invasive surgery in children, particularly in confined anatomical spaces and revision procedures. In a landmark 2018 study, she demonstrated that using 5 mm instruments for robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty is safe and effective even in infants, directly addressing concerns about instrument size in smaller working spaces. This work, cited 35 times, has helped establish best practices for treating ureteropelvic junction obstruction in very young children. Janzen has also made significant contributions to understanding the added difficulty of re-do pyeloplasty, quantifying the increased operative time and complexity compared to primary procedures in a 2018 study (17 citations). Her comparative analysis of open versus robot-assisted ureteral reimplantation further showcases her commitment to evaluating both clinical outcomes and hospital charges. Through these focused investigations, Janzen has advanced the safety and precision of pediatric robotic surgery, providing crucial data that guides surgeons in selecting the optimal approach for their smallest patients.
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