Setting up a pediatric robotic urology program: A USA institution experience. (22nd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murthy, Prithvi B; Schadler, Eric D; Orvieto, Marcelo; Zagaja, Gregory; Shalhav, Arieh L; Gundeti, Mohan S
• Is Part Of: International journal of urology. Volume 25:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 86
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2017-07-22
• Subjects: pediatric urology -- pyeloplasty -- reconstructive surgery -- robotic surgery -- ureteral reimplantion; Urology -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1111/iju.13415
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0919-8172

Abstract

Abstract: Implementing a robotic urological surgery program requires institutional support, and necessitates a comprehensive, detail‐oriented plan that accounts for training, oversight, cost and case volume. Given the prevalence of robotic surgery in adult urology, in many instances it might be feasible to implement a pediatric robotic urology program within the greater context of adult urology. This involves, from an institutional standpoint, proportional distribution of equipment cost and operating room time. However, the pediatric urology team primarily determines goals for volume expansion, operative case selection, resident training and surgical innovation within the specialty. In addition to the clinical model, a robust economic model that includes marketing must be present. This review specifically highlights these factors in relationship to establishing and maintaining a pediatric robotic urology program. In addition, we share our data involving robot use over the program's first nine years (December 2007–December 2016).