2013
Trends in Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Pediatric Patients
Monn M, Bahler C, Schneider E, Whittam B, Misseri R, Rink R, Sundaram C. Trends in Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Pediatric Patients. Urology 2013, 81: 1336-1341. PMID: 23522294, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.01.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplastyNationwide Inpatient SampleLaparoscopic pyeloplastyPediatric pyeloplastyPediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplastyMultiple logistic regressionYears of agePediatric patientsInpatient SampleInvasive techniquesPyeloplastyAge-related trendsRobotic pyeloplastyNational ratesLogistic regressionPatientsOlder childrenRobotic techniquesRobotic assistanceIncidenceTotal numberOverall increaseYears
2012
Emerging Trends in Robotic Pyeloplasty for the Management of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Adults
Monn M, Bahler C, Schneider E, Sundaram C. Emerging Trends in Robotic Pyeloplasty for the Management of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Adults. Journal Of Urology 2012, 189: 1352-1357. PMID: 23063631, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.10.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUreteropelvic junction obstructionRobotic pyeloplastyJunction obstructionICD-9-CM codesNationwide Inpatient SampleMultivariable analysisInpatient SamplePrimary payerOpen pyeloplastyTeaching hospitalHospital typePyeloplastyPrivate insuranceRobotic proceduresRobotic approachSignificant differencesPatientsSignificant increaseObstruction