The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Feb 2019
Discrepancies in Self-Reported and Actual Conflicts of Interest for Robotic Pediatric Urological Surgery.
Transparency of conflicts of interest is essential when assessing publications that address the benefits of robotic surgery over traditional laparoscopic and open operations. We assessed discrepancies between self-reported and actual conflicts of interest as well as whether conflicts of interest are associated with favorable endorsement of robotic surgery. ⋯ Nondisclosure of conflict of interest with Intuitive Surgical is extremely common within pediatric urology. Steps to ensure accurate reporting of conflicts of interest are essential. There appears to be an association between a history of payment and favorable endorsement of robotic surgery.