The Robotic Surgery Training Center promotes provider and patient learning through its wide range of research projects. These projects are divided into four main categories.
Robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopy
Assessment of the quality of robotic-assisted laparoscopic suturing
Development of robotic-assisted techniques for pediatric urology
Evaluation of the learning curve effects in robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic reconstructive procedures
Identification of safety issues during robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic surgery
Understanding the physiology of laparoscopic procedures
Quality of life and outcome
Assessment of patient satisfaction in laparoscopic vs. open pyeloplasty
Intra- and post-operative management of pain associated with laparoscopic procedure
Materials and instruments testing
Development and evaluation of novel laparoscopic and robotics instruments
Assessment of trocar designs and insertion techniques
Development of suture materials for laparoscopic procedures
Evaluation of the designs and properties of stents used in pediatric urology
Development of new fields
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic fetal surgery (Fetobotics)
Molecular urological imaging
Radiologic histologic imaging (Radiopathology)
Microrobotics
Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School
The Robotic Surgery Training Center promotes provider and patient learning through its wide range of research projects. These projects are divided into four main categories.
