About

Dr. A. Ouzzane is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate cancer, with a particular focus on robotic and single-port approaches. His most impactful contribution is the first clinical investigation of a novel robotic system for single-port urologic surgery (2014, 280 citations), a landmark study that demonstrated the feasibility and safety of reducing surgical trauma through a single incision, paving the way for scarless procedures. Dr. Ouzzane has also advanced the field of organ-sparing surgery, notably through his work on partial prostatectomy for anterior prostate cancer. His 2016 study (54 citations) and subsequent step-by-step guide (2017) established a reproducible technique for robot-assisted anterior partial prostatectomy (RA-APP), offering patients with MRI-detected anterior tumors a chance to preserve continence and erectile function while achieving effective oncologic control. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he demonstrated practical ingenuity by developing a cost-effective filtrating suction system to evacuate surgical smoke, protecting surgical teams. His research, which also includes salvage prostatectomy after failed local treatment, reflects a career dedicated to refining surgical precision, improving patient outcomes, and advancing urologic oncology through innovation and evidence-based practice.

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H-Index
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Papers
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Total Citations
74
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Novel Robotic System for Single-port Urologic Surgery: First Clinical Investigation
280 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: Université Lille Nord de France, Inserm, Université de Lille, Institut de Cancérologie de Bourgogne, Hôpital Claude Huriez

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