The minimally invasive approach using robotic technology is fully incorporated in the treatment of adult pathologies.The first international pediatric studies with a robotic approach date from 2002, and in Spain, from 2009. We present the implementation of a Pediatric Robotic Surgery program in our setting. Materials and methods.A proposal for the application of robotic technology in pediatrics was developed, and after the acquisition of a Da Vinci Xi system at our center, a program was initiated under the guidance of a pediatric surgeon experienced in this approach.Results. 32 patients with a median age of 12 years (7 months-17 years) have been operated on since January 2019. 56% of the procedures were abdominal. 3 thoracic approaches and 11 urologic procedures were carried out. 1 conversion to open surgery was performed during a fundoplication. The median combined duration of abdominal and thoracic approaches was 155 minutes (70-380 minutes). There were no anesthetic or hemodynamic complications. The postoperative period in the cases in which the procedure was completed was uneventful, and patients were discharged after a median of 2 days (1-16 days). Conclusion.The main advantage of robotic procedures is the symmetrical movement in line with the surgeon's hands, which makes the learning curve shorter. In our experience, the robotic approach has allowed for greater precision in the surgical technique, favoring the patient's recovery.
ResumenIntroducción. El abordaje mínimamente invasivo empleando tecnología robótica está plenamente incorporado a la patología del adulto.Las primeras series pediátricas internacionales con abordaje robótico datan del año 2002 y en España del 2009. Presentamos la implementación de un programa de Cirugía Robótica Pediátrica en nuestro centro.Material y método. Se elaboró una propuesta de aplicación de la tecnología robótica en el área pediátrica y tras la adquisición de una plataforma Da Vinci Xi en nuestro centro, se procedió al inicio del programa bajo la tutorización de un cirujano pediátrico experimentado en este abordaje.Resultados. Se han intervenido 32 pacientes con una mediana de edad de 12 años (7 meses-17 años) desde enero de 2019. El 56% de los procedimientos fueron abdominales. Se realizaron tres abordajes torácicos y 11 procedimientos urológicos. Se realizó una conversión a cirugía abierta durante una fundoplicatura. La mediana de la duración en conjunto de los abordajes abdominales y torácicos fue de 155 minutos (70-380 minutos). No hubo complicaciones anestésicas ni hemodinámicas. El postoperatorio en los casos en los que se concluyó el procedimiento no presentó incidencias y el alta se realizó con una mediana de 2 días (1-16 días).Conclusión. La principal ventaja de los procedimientos robóticos es el movimiento simétrico en línea con las manos del cirujano, lo que hace que la curva de aprendizaje sea más corta. En nuestra experiencia, el abordaje robótico nos ha permitido una mayor precisión en la técnica quirúrgica favoreciendo la recuperación del paciente.
Background Few studies have evaluated the efficacy of short-term medical missions. This study was aimed to evaluate complication rates and determine the effects of protocol changes in a pediatric inguinal hernia campaign in Equatorial Guinea and analyze post-operative follow-up capacity. Methods In this prospective observational cohort study, we evaluated two patient cohorts (group A, 2017–2018; group B, 2019) treated during campaigns in Equatorial Guinea for congenital inguinal pathology (hernia, hydrocele, and cryptorchidism). Patients aged < 18 years treated in referral campaigns were included. Complications occurring up to 6 months post-operatively were evaluated. Two stages were defined: Stage 1, wherein, complication rate in group A was compared to that in a control group from a tertiary hospital in Spain (with a case–control ratio of 1:2, paired according to age, sex and diagnosis); stage 2, wherein, complication rates between groups A and B were compared. Group B received a single dose of prophylactic amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. Follow-up capacity was assessed through follow-up appointments. Results In stage 1, complication and surgical site infection (SSI) rates were 21.3% and 7.4% in group A (n = 94), and 5.8% (p < 0.001) and 0.5% (p = 0.012) in the control group, respectively. Group A had 20.2% loss-to-follow-up. In group B (n = 62), 6-month postoperative follow-up could not be assessed owing to restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so only early complications were considered in stage 2, were complication and surgical site infection rates were 18.1% and 7.4% in group A and 11.3% (p = 0.350) and 1.6% (p = 0.150) in group B. Conclusion Our results showed higher than expected complication rates. Pre-operative prophylactic antibiotic could not show to reduce SSI. Further studies are needed to reduce complication rates in these campaigns. Patient loss-to-follow-up ratio warrants considering new strategies.
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