Invited Commentary on McRae, et al: Outcomes Following Adoption and Integration of Robotic-Assisted Cholecystectomy for Pediatric Biliary Tract Disease: An Eight-Year, Single Center Experience. From Adoption to Integration: The Maturation of Pediatric Rob

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• Robotic surgery has expanded from basic procedures (fundoplication, cholecystectomy, splenectomy) to complex abdominal and thoracic operations in pediatrics.
• Pediatric adoption of robotic platforms has been slower than in adult surgery but continues to grow.
• Key advantages include improved visualization, instrument articulation, and surgeon ergonomics in technically demanding cases.
• Robotic technology has become increasingly important in pediatric surgical practice over the past two decades.

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