Papers
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Total Citations
1,113
H-Index
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About
David Canes is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose career has been defined by pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery. His research spans laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), and robotic-assisted urological reconstruction — fields in which he has emerged as one of the most influential voices of his generation. Canes's landmark 2009 paper on laparoendoscopic single-site surgery, documenting his initial hundred patients, became a foundational reference in the field with over 300 citations, establishing LESS as a clinically viable approach. Alongside this, his early laboratory investigations into robotic NOTES (143 citations) and transvesical robotic prostatectomy helped chart a course for the next frontier in surgical innovation. His work on robotic distal ureteral reconstruction (108 citations) provided critical evidence supporting minimally invasive techniques for complex reconstructive cases in adult patients. Beyond technique development, Canes has contributed meaningfully to surgical safety and complication prevention, including a widely cited technique using peritoneal flap interposition to prevent post-surgical lymphoceles. His body of work collectively reflects a commitment to reducing patient morbidity while advancing what is technically possible in modern urology, making him an essential figure for trainees and researchers in the field.
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Top Papers
- 1Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery: Initial Hundred Patients308 citations · 2009
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- 4Transvesical robotic radical prostatectomy89 citations · 2008
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- 10Minimally Invasive Approaches to Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction38 citations · 2008