Pediatric Urology Robotic Surgery Consortium (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)

Dr. Lauren Corona, MD, serves as the site principal investigator for the Pediatric Urology Robotic Consortium (PURS), led by Dr. Sameer Mital, MD, MSc at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). PURS is a multi-center research registry designed to evaluate pediatric patients undergoing reconstructive urologic procedures, including pyeloplasty, ureteral reimplantation, bladder augmentation, and nephrectomy. The study collects and analyzes comprehensive demographic, clinical, imaging, and operative data. By examining these variables across participating institutions, PURS aims to identify factors associated with surgical success, reduce perioperative complications, and optimize long-term kidney function and surveillance strategies for pediatric patients.