Chris Anderson
Hospital for Special Surgery, St George's Hospital, London Clinic
Papers
6
Total Citations
147
H-Index
5
About
Chris Anderson is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption and standardization of robotic-assisted surgery. His work centers on leveraging robotic platforms to improve outcomes in complex oncologic and reconstructive procedures, particularly in prostate and kidney surgery. Anderson’s landmark 2022 study, cited 74 times, demonstrated that robotic assistance for posterior approach total hip arthroplasty significantly lowers the risk of revision for dislocation compared to manual techniques, establishing a new safety benchmark. He is also a key figure in renal surgery, leading a prospective study on robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) that advanced the field by standardizing outcome reporting through the “Trifecta and Pentafecta” framework—a major contribution cited 29 times. His earlier work, including a highly influential 2008 paper on transitioning from open to robotic radical prostatectomy (26 citations), helped guide the surgical community through a critical technological shift. With additional contributions on renorrhaphy techniques and the use of the EndoAssist camera-holding robot, Anderson has consistently pushed the boundaries of minimally invasive urology, earning recognition as a leader in robotic surgical innovation.
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- 3TRANSITION FROM OPEN TO ROBOTIC‐ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY26 citations · 2008
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