Dhiren Shrivastava

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Minnesota

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Total Citations

136

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About

Dr. Dhiren Shrivastava is a leading pediatric urologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for children, particularly robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures. His major contributions center on optimizing surgical outcomes for pediatric urinary tract obstructions, with a special emphasis on pyeloplasty and ureteroureterostomy. His seminal 2018 study on pediatric robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, which has garnered 58 citations, critically examined whether patient age influences surgical success, providing evidence that younger children can safely undergo these complex procedures. Dr. Shrivastava’s 2009 work on robot-assisted ureteroureterostomy for proximal ureteral obstructions, cited 44 times, helped establish this technique as a viable option in pediatric populations. Additionally, his comparative analysis of externalized pyeloureteral versus internal ureteral stents in robotic pyeloplasty (34 citations) has directly informed postoperative management protocols, reducing complications and improving recovery. Through these high-impact studies, Dr. Shrivastava has not only expanded the boundaries of pediatric robotic surgery but also provided surgeons with data-driven guidance to tailor interventions for their youngest patients.