Pediatric Robotic-Assisted Surgery | Nemours Children's Health Robotic-Assisted Surgery Robotic-Assisted Surgery (800) 416-4441 Robotic-Assisted Surgery Call Us Robotic-Assisted Surgery Central Florida (407) 650-7715 Northeast Florida (904) 697-3600 Contact Nemours Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions Robotic-Assisted Surgery Call Us Robotic-Assisted Surgery Delaware Valley (800) 416-4441 Central Florida (407) 650-7715 Northeast Florida (904) 697-3600 Contact Nemours Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions Advanced Expertise in Pediatric Robotic Surgery Nemours Children’s offers the latest minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgeries for kids with certain conditions. For many children this can mean procedures that only need a few, small cuts, and an easier recovery. In robotic surgery, our surgeons control robotic arms while viewing enhanced 3-D images of the surgical site. The arms move in all directions, giving us better reach and ability to do highly intricate and precise procedures. We can often perform surgeries that were before considered too risky or complicated, or even impossible. Robotic surgery is minimally invasive. It involves a camera on a thin scope and tiny tools inserted through small cuts on the outside of the skin. Compared to traditional methods, this approach can help kids feel better sooner and get back to activity faster. Nemours uses the da Vinci® Surgical System, the most revolutionary technology available. We’re also one of a handful of pediatric hospitals in the country to offer robotic surgery for complex and routine procedures. Find Robotic Surgery Care at Nemours Find the robotic surgery specialist closest to you: Find a Doctor Find a Location Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Surgery Minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery often results in an easier recovery for kids. They may have: Smaller cuts Less pain after surgery Less blood loss and need for transfusions Lower risk for infection Shorter hospital stays Faster return to daily activities Less scarring for a better appearance “It's amazing. You would never know he had surgery ... [By the very next day,] he was back to himself.” Read Connor's Story Robotic-assisted surgery uses minimally invasive techniques. Learn about minimally invasive surgery from the Nemours experts at KidsHealth.org. Conditions & Treatments Robotic-assisted surgery can be an option to treat a variety of conditions in kids. Your child’s surgeon will help you understand if robotic surgery is right for their needs. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers. Kidney Stones Hard deposits that form in the kidneys and cause blockage. Lingual Tonsillar Hypertrophy When tonsils at the back of the throat become enlarged. Nephrectomy Removal of part or all of the kidney. Neurogenic Bladder Nerve or brain problems that cause lack of bladder control. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Persistent OSA) When a child has pauses in breathing during sleep. Pyeloplasty Surgery to correct narrowing or scarring where the ureter attaches to the kidney. Ureteral Implants Surgery that fixes the position of the tubes between the bladder and kidneys. Urinary Tract Obstruction Blocked pee due to problems with the kidneys, bladder or tubes that connect them. Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) When pee from the bladder flows backwards through tubes (ureters) to the kidneys. Related Specialties Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat/ENT) Pediatric General Surgery Urology Long-Standing Experience in Robotic Surgery for Kids Nemours has performed robotic-assisted surgeries for more than a decade. We have the skill to care for even the smallest newborns. This experience is important for the best possible results. 50+ Number of robotic surgeries performed each year 2013 Year we began performing robotic-assisted surgeries 4 months Youngest age at which we perform robotic surgery Our urologists are highly skilled. We offer robotic-assisted surgery for many routine and complicated problems involving the kidneys, bladder and reproductive organs. We offer pediatric robotic surgery for some tonsillectomies. Our otolaryngologists are experts in robotic approaches for tonsil and adenoid removal and more. You can trust our surgical expertise. We perform all types of surgery, including traditional, open procedures. We’re equipped to handle even the most complex cases.