Oscar Martinez
OhioHealth, Central Ohio Radiation Oncology, Methodist Hospital
Papers
13
Total Citations
362
H-Index
9
About
Oscar Martinez is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery. His research primarily focuses on optimizing robotic-assisted surgical techniques, improving patient recovery protocols, and expanding the clinical boundaries of robotic platforms in urology. Martinez is perhaps best known for pioneering same-day discharge protocols following robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, a practice once considered unconventional. His 2019 paper on this topic has garnered 95 citations, demonstrating the safety, feasibility, and cost benefits of this approach. This work was further extended through his investigation of single-port robotic surgery, which showed that the majority of patients could be discharged the same day—earning 85 citations and reinforcing his influence in ambulatory surgical care. His contributions span robotic partial and radical nephrectomy, salvage renal surgery, lymphocele prevention, and novel instrumentation such as surgeon-controlled suction systems. Notably, his 2021 study examining the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on same-day discharge protocols reflects his responsiveness to real-world clinical challenges. With over 340 cumulative citations, Martinez's body of work has meaningfully shaped how robotic urologic surgery is practiced, making him a key figure for researchers and trainees exploring surgical innovation and patient-centered care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Same Day Discharge after Robotic Radical Prostatectomy95 citations · 2019
- 2Single-port Robotic Surgery Allows Same-day Discharge in Majority of Cases85 citations · 2020
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- 6Adoption of Single-Port Robotic Prostatectomy: Two Alternative Strategies22 citations · 2020
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- 10Robotic Radical Nephrectomy for Massive Renal Tumors9 citations · 2019