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This multicenter study evaluates the feasibility, clinical outcomes, and organizational implications of implementing robotic-assisted surgery in pediatric patients across various surgical disciplines.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data were retrospectively collected from 569 pediatric patients undergoing RS between 2015 and 2016 and 2020\u20132025 at five Italian pediatric surgery centers. Procedures included urological, gastrointestinal, oncological, and thoracic surgeries. Patient demographics, operative details, complications, and conversion rates were analyzed. Standardized operating room setups and trocar placements were developed to optimize surgical ergonomics.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The median patient age was 73.8 months (range 4\u2013575.3 months), with 9.3% weighing less than 10\u2005kg. Urological procedures comprised 47.2% of cases, with a 0.7% conversion rate to open surgery. Gastrointestinal, oncological, and thoracic procedures had conversion rates of 3.9%, 27.2%, and 13.5%, respectively. Postoperative major complications occurred in 7% of cases. The study confirmed the safety and feasibility of RS even in patients with significant clinical complexity (20.5% ASA \u22653). Robotic technology provided enhanced precision, dexterity, and visualization, enabling complex reconstructions in confined anatomical spaces. Centralized care in dedicated pediatric centers was critical for successful implementation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Robotic surgery represents a significant advancement in pediatric minimally invasive surgery, offering clinical benefits across multiple specialties. 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