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Robotic assisted surgery is an advanced, minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a robotic platform to perform complex procedures with greater visualization, precision, and dexterity. This technology is well established in adult surgery and is increasingly being adopted in pediatric surgical care to improve outcomes and patient recovery.

Why Choose 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½

91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ offers the only formal pediatric robotic assisted general surgery program in New York City, offer comprehensive robotic surgical options for children. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery offers a less-invasive surgical option to pediatric patients by using the latest technology to operate in areas that might otherwise present as a challenge during traditional open or minimally invasive surgeries. Robotic-assisted surgery does not replace the expertise of a surgeon, but rather it augments the surgeon’s technical ability with more flexibility, a greater range of motion to maneuver in a small surgical area, and with greater visualization and precision. Robotic-assisted surgery may not be appropriate for every child or every operation. At 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ our pediatric general surgeons are available to discuss your child’s individual surgical needs and tailor the approach appropriately. Where necessary, our pediatric surgeon’s partner with other experts in robotic surgery from NewYork-Presbyterian to provide advanced surgical care.

Conditions We Can Treat with the robot

Pediatric Robotic- Assisted Surgery can be used to treat a variety of pediatric conditions. Some of the more common pediatric procedures that can be treated with robotic assisted surgery at 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ include:

• Choledochal Cyst
• Cholecystecomy
• Hepatectomy
• Splenectomy
• Pancreatectomy
• Esophageal fundoplication
• Esophageal cyst excision
• Heller myotomy
• Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair 
• Intestinal resection (inflammatory bowel disease, Meckel’s diverticulum)
• Proctocolectomy w/ pull through (Hirschsprung disease)
• Fistula ligation, colorectal mobilization for high anorectal malformations
• Urachal cyst resection
• Ovarian cystectomy
• Lung biopsy
• Lung resection

What to Expect

If robot-assisted surgery is right for your child, the surgical care team will discuss the details of what this would involve, including what can be expected before, during and after the procedure. Because the robot can be used for a wide spectrum of surgery, the details will vary for each procedure. Your surgeon and care team will ensure you and your family understand the specifics of the procedure your child needs, feel comfortable with the approach and have no unanswered questions.

Make an Appointment

To request an appointment with the pediatric surgery team for consideration of a robot assisted surgical procedure, please . A member of our team will then connect you with a surgeon.