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Total Citations
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About
Dr. Kefu Du is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for kidney and prostate cancers, with a particular focus on optimizing partial nephrectomy techniques. His most impactful contribution is the first prospective randomized trial comparing off-clamp versus on-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (93 citations), which directly challenged conventional wisdom by demonstrating that avoiding renal artery clamping does not improve short-term renal function—a finding that has reshaped surgical decision-making. Dr. Du also developed and validated a silicone renal tumor model for robotic training (52 citations), addressing a critical need for realistic simulation in high-volume centers. His research extends to evaluating the oncologic significance of positive surgical margins after robotic partial nephrectomy and exploring functional outcomes after radical prostatectomy, including orgasmic function. Through rigorous comparative studies of laparoscopic versus robotic nephrectomy and innovative training models like the ex vivo porcine kidney platform, Dr. Du has systematically improved both surgical education and patient outcomes. His work, spanning over 200 citations, demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based refinement of robotic urologic surgery.
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- 5Orgasmic Function after Radical Prostatectomy12 citations · 2017
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- 8MP25-12 ROBOTIC BUCCAL GRAFT URETEROPLASTY WITHOUT URETERAL REST3 citations · 2022
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