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July 21, 2026

PALO ALTO, Calif.鈥�麻豆果冻传媒 Children鈥檚 Health is pleased to announce the expansion of its Robotic Surgery Program at its primary center, Lucile Packard Children鈥檚 Hospital Stanford. Offering advanced, minimally invasive capabilities, the program is reshaping how surgeries are performed for children, with the ability to deliver superior precision and gentler procedures that significantly benefit young patients.

鈥淭he Robotic Surgery Program exemplifies our dedication to innovation in pediatric care and is one of the most experienced centers in the country,鈥� said Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, Susan B. Ford Surgeon-in-Chief and a pediatric otolaryngologist at Stanford Children鈥檚. 鈥淏y leveraging advanced robotic technology, we will enhance surgical precision, minimize recovery time, and improve outcomes for our young patients. It truly transforms the surgical experience for children, giving them the best chance for swift and complete recovery.鈥�

This innovative approach enhances surgical precision in areas such as pediatric urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery. 鈥淏y focusing on smaller incisions, reduced strain on tissues, and faster recovery times, the program ensures that children receive the most compassionate and effective surgical care possible,鈥� said Dr. Balakrishnan.

Erin Grantham, MD, a pediatric urologist specializing in robotic-assisted surgeries, has spent the last 10 years perfecting her approach to procedures that correct ureter, bladder, and kidney flow anomalies.

鈥淲ith the integration of robotic surgery, we can now perform these intricate procedures on patients as young as 4 months old. The robotic technology allows us to access the entire pelvis and abdomen so we can make their little bodies work the way that bodies work best,鈥� said Dr. Grantham.聽

In addition to being an innovator in robotic surgeries, Dr. Grantham is building a training program to train the next generation of surgeons. 鈥淣ot only is robotic surgery an advancement in the patient experience, but it is also a great teaching tool. Much like a driving instructor, I can operate in tandem with residents and fellows, and they can see the techniques in real time,鈥� added Dr. Grantham.

Beginning with urological, gynecological, and bariatric operations, the robotic surgery program is on pace to roll out more procedures this year. 聽

鈥淭he robotic platform means I can operate with greater precision, improved visualization, and less disruption to the patient鈥檚 body,鈥� said Janey Pratt, MD, pediatric surgeon. 鈥淏ecause we are moving the instruments with the robot rather than pushing on the patient, the approach can be gentler and support an easier recovery.鈥澛�

After using robotic surgical tools for the past decade at the 麻豆果冻传媒 Veterans Affairs hospital, Dr. Pratt is very familiar with the enhanced surgical tool. 鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to bring the experience to our patients as we prepare to offer robotic sleeve gastrostomies and cholecystectomies later this summer,鈥� Dr. Pratt added.

Research and planning are underway in collaboration with the FDA to expand the robotic surgery program to more specialties at Stanford Children鈥檚, including ear, nose, and throat surgeries. 聽

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