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The aim of this study was to describe our series of children operated with RS for HSCR, focusing on surgical outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Case series of 20 children operated for HSCR disease with robotic approach over a 10-year period (October 2015 to July 2025). Preoperative characteristics, intraoperative data, and postoperative outcomes were collected. A comparison with patients who underwent a laparoscopic surgery for HSCR disease was done.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The median age at surgery was 1.3 years (IQR 0.6-4.8), with a mean weight of 16 kg. Seven-teen patients had rectosigmoid HSCR (85%), and three had long-segment HSCR (15%). The median total operative time was 253\u2005minutes (IQR 188-402), while the median console operative time was 50\u2005minutes (IQR 40-95). Postoperatively, five patients developed mild anastomotic stenosis, and one required redo ileoanal anastomosis (5%). Median follow-up was 11 months (IQ range 5\u201312). At last follow-up, two patients complained mild constipation with soiling episodes (12%); and two had experienced episodes of HAEC (12%). Comparative analysis with laparoscopy showed no significant differences in operative outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>RS is a safe option for the management of HSCR. 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