Human Capital Gains Associated With Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Children Compared to Open Pyeloplasty

Abstract

Robotic assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children is associated with human capital gains, eg decreased lost parental wages, and lower hospitalization expenses. Future comparative outcome analyses in children should include financial factors such as human capital loss, which can be especially important for families with young children.