Laparoscopic robotic-assisted restorative proctocolectomy and ileal J-pouch-anorectal anastomosis in children

Single-surgeon series of 15 pediatric patients undergoing robotic-assisted ileal J-pouch-anorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis demonstrates feasibility and safety, with median operative time 240 minutes and no intraoperative complications. Five postoperative complications occurred (3 minor, 2 requiring reintervention), with median 7-day hospital stay and no mortality at 1-year follow-up.