RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Application and prospects of robotic surgery in children: a scoping review JF World Journal of Pediatric Surgery JO World Jnl Ped Surgery FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP e000482 DO 10.1136/wjps-2022-000482 VO 5 IS 4 A1 Shen, Lei Ting A1 Tou, Jinfa YR 2022 UL http://wjps.bmj.com/content/5/4/e000482.abstract AB As an innovative minimally invasive surgical technology, robot-assisted surgery (RAS) has greatly improved the accuracy and safety of surgery through the advantages of three-dimensional magnification, tremor filtering, precision and flexibility, and has been carried out by an increasing number of surgeries. In recent years, robots have been gradually applied to children, bringing new ideas and challenges to pediatric surgeons. This review will describe the advantages and limitations of robotic surgery in children, summarize its application in pediatric surgery, and provide an outlook. It is believed that clinicians should actively carry out RAS under the premise of rigorously ensuring surgical indications and strive to improve the efficacy of surgical treatment for children.No data are available.