Manuela Hiess

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Manuela Hiess is a urological surgeon whose work bridges adult and pediatric urology, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques. Her research centers on refining surgical outcomes through improved classification systems and expanding the applications of robotic technology in complex renal procedures. Hiess made a significant contribution to surgical quality assessment with her work on the Clavien-Dindo complication classification system in the context of radical prostatectomy, providing a standardized framework for evaluating postoperative outcomes that has been cited 8 times. She further advanced the field by authoring a comprehensive review on robot-assisted renal surgery, examining its role in challenging cases including partial nephrectomies, vena cava thrombus management, and living donor nephrectomy—particularly in patients with obesity or adhesions. More recently, Hiess has explored the pathways to pediatric urology subspecialization, investigating differences in certification, publication patterns, and clinical practices between adult urology and pediatric general surgery-trained providers. Her work demonstrates a commitment to both technical innovation and the professional development of urological surgery.