Histotripsy is a focused ultrasound therapy for non-invasive tissue ablation. Unlike thermally
ablative forms of therapeutic ultrasound, histotripsy relies on the mechanical action of …

Background Only limited data exist to define the role of laparoscopic nephrectomy for Wilms
tumor. Our aim was to present our experiences with this method with special regard to …

Purpose: Minimally invasive surgery has been gaining momentum in pediatric urology and it
is essential to analyze the unique complications pertinent to this approach. We conducted a …

Background Robot-assisted pyeloplasty is the most frequently performed robotic procedure
in children. A retroperitoneal approach limits surgical trauma and avoids peritoneal irritation …

Kidney transplantation is universally recognized as the gold standard treatment in patients
with End-stage Kidney Disease (ESKD, or according to the latest nomenclature, CKD stage …

Purpose: Robotic reconstructive and extirpative procedures have been widely utilized for
surgical management of various conditions in pediatric urology. Outpatient laparoscopic …

Introduction Recent reports in the literature suggest an increased risk of complications with
retroperitoneal as opposed to transperitoneal approach to partial nephrectomy (PN) and …

Introduction Spinal fusion surgery is known to be an expensive intervention. Although
innovative technologies in the field aim at improving operative efficiency and outcomes, total …

Background This study compared perioperative outcomes among infants undergoing repair
of congenital anomalies using minimally invasive (MIS) versus open surgical approaches …

Background Radiologists currently accept the concept of “interfascial plane (IFP)” to
understand retroperitoneal anatomy, replacing Meyers' classic tricompartmental theory …