Paul Zelkovic

Urology Associates, Westchester Medical Center

Papers

Total Citations

108

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About

Paul Zelkovic is a leading pediatric urologist whose research has advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques for children. His primary focus is on robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures, particularly for complex congenital conditions affecting the urinary tract. Dr. Zelkovic’s most influential work, a 2007 study comparing hand-sewn versus robotic-assisted anastomosis in laparoscopic pyeloplasty (94 citations), demonstrated that robotic assistance can achieve equivalent outcomes to traditional laparoscopic suturing, a technically demanding step. This finding helped validate the adoption of robotic platforms in pediatric surgery, offering children potentially shorter recovery times and less postoperative discomfort. He has also contributed to the literature on robot-assisted laparoscopic urachal excision, further expanding the applications of robotic surgery in pediatric urology. Through these contributions, Dr. Zelkovic has provided critical evidence that robotic technology can be safely and effectively integrated into delicate pediatric procedures, shaping current surgical standards and training for the next generation of pediatric urologists.