Papers
5
Total Citations
200
H-Index
4
About
Bob Djavan is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the modern surgical management of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). His primary research areas center on comparative effectiveness in urologic oncology, specifically evaluating open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) techniques. Djavan’s landmark 2010 study, cited over 130 times, established open radical prostatectomy as the reference standard while critically examining the emerging role of minimally invasive approaches. He further advanced the field by investigating how intraoperative blood loss during radical prostatectomy impacts clinical, oncological, and functional outcomes—a study that has informed surgical best practices. His work on robotic prostatectomy has helped separate evidence-based facts from hype, providing crucial guidance for surgeons and patients navigating treatment decisions. With additional contributions to cost analysis and the surgical management of LUTS/BPH, Djavan has demonstrated a consistent commitment to rigorous, outcome-driven research. His cumulative citation impact and focus on practical, comparative studies make him an authoritative voice in urologic surgery, helping to define standards of care that balance oncologic efficacy, functional preservation, and economic considerations.
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- 3Robotic prostatectomy: facts or fiction?15 citations · 2007
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- 5Surgical Management of LUTS/BPH: TURP vs. Open Prostatectomy2 citations · 2018