Papers
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Total Citations
204
H-Index
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About
Dr. Alaina Garbens is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery, particularly single-port and minimally invasive techniques. Her major contributions include pioneering the use of the da Vinci SP system for extraperitoneal simple prostatectomy, demonstrating its safety and efficacy in early clinical experiences. She has also significantly advanced robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN), with her 2017 paper highlighting its expanding role in nephron-sparing surgery for kidney tumors. Dr. Garbens’ research on single-port robotic surgery (24 citations) shows its potential to reduce post-operative narcotic use, as evidenced by a propensity score-matched analysis (22 citations). Her impact is further underscored by work on simulation training, including a validated low-cost model for robotic pyeloplasty (17 citations), and the application of AI to evaluate surgical training videos (16 citations). With over 200 total citations across her top papers, Dr. Garbens is recognized for improving surgical outcomes, training, and patient recovery, making her a key figure in the evolution of robotic urology.
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- 2Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Expanding Utilization, Advancing Innovation27 citations · 2017
- 3Single Port Robotic Surgery in Urology24 citations · 2021
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