Papers
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Total Citations
540
H-Index
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About
Hitendra Patel is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for prostate and kidney cancers. His work centers on refining surgical techniques, comparing approaches, and standardizing outcome reporting to improve patient care. Patel’s landmark 2005 study comparing robot-assisted to pure laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (164 citations) was instrumental in demonstrating the advantages of robotic technology. He further advanced the field by systematically investigating the impact of prostate size on surgical outcomes (88 citations) and conducting the first randomized comparison of extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal access for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (38 citations). His contributions extend to establishing standardized outcome metrics, including the “Trifecta and Pentafecta” for partial nephrectomy (29 citations), and pioneering the use of microrobots in laparoscopic urological surgery in a canine model (20 citations). With over 500 cumulative citations across his most influential works, Patel’s rigorous, evidence-based approach has helped define best practices in robotic urology, making complex procedures safer and more reproducible for patients worldwide.
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- 2Impact of Prostate Size in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy88 citations · 2007
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- 4Nano- and microrobotics: how far is the reality?37 citations · 2008
- 5Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in obese patients.30 citations · 2006
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- 10Microrobot Assisted Laparoscopic Urological Surgery in a Canine Model20 citations · 2008