Howard N. Winfield
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa, University of Alabama
Papers
16
Total Citations
791
H-Index
12
About
Howard N. Winfield is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the integration of robotic and laparoscopic technologies into modern urology. His work centers on surgical education, credentialing standards, and the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive procedures. Winfield’s landmark 2009 paper, with 240 citations, established critical guidelines for the safe adoption of robotic urological surgery, addressing the urgent need for standardized training and proctoring. He further advanced the field by surveying residency training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery (120 citations), revealing gaps in surgical education that prompted curricular reforms. His comparative study on robotic versus conventional laparoscopic pyeloplasty (77 citations) demonstrated the superiority of robotic assistance for complex reconstructions, while his historical review (63 citations) contextualized the evolution of urologic robotics. Winfield also investigated practical challenges, such as lower extremity neuropathies from patient positioning (54 citations) and strategies to optimize operating room efficiency in training programs (45 citations). Beyond these contributions, he has championed the role of perioperative nursing in robotic surgery, underscoring the interdisciplinary impact of his work. With over 700 total citations, Winfield’s research continues to guide safe, effective, and educational practices in urologic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Survey of Residency Training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery120 citations · 2006
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- 4Robotics in Urology: Past, Present, and Future63 citations · 2008
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- 8Current Trends in Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery33 citations · 2005
- 9Medical robotics: the impact on perioperative nursing practice.29 citations · 2006
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