Patric Machado Tavares
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
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About
Patric Machado Tavares is a leading figure in pediatric urology, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). His major contributions center on advancing laparoscopic and robotic pyeloplasty in children, challenging the long-standing gold standard of open surgery. In his most cited work, a 2022 multicenter comparative study (28 citations), Tavares systematically evaluated outcomes across open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, providing critical evidence that minimally invasive methods offer comparable efficacy with reduced morbidity. He further demonstrated technical innovation in a 2019 video article (12 citations) detailing the use of the Flexdex® articulating needle driver for laparoscopic pediatric pyeloplasty, a step-by-step guide that has become a valuable resource for surgeons adopting advanced instrumentation. Through these studies, Tavares has not only expanded the surgical armamentarium for UPJO but also established benchmarks for safety and reproducibility in pediatric urology. His work is essential reading for trainees and practitioners seeking to integrate cutting-edge, patient-centered approaches into their practice.
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