Papers
11
Total Citations
560
H-Index
8
About
Ralph Madeb is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the field of robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer and urachal anomalies. His work centers on refining minimally invasive techniques, with a particular focus on the extraperitoneal approach to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Madeb’s landmark 2006 study on robotic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (185 citations) established an alternative to the standard transperitoneal method, offering patients reduced recovery times. He further demonstrated the superiority of robot-assisted over pure laparoscopic prostatectomy (164 citations), showing improved outcomes for localized prostate cancer. His investigations into the impact of prostate size (88 citations) and obesity (30 citations) on RARP outcomes provided critical guidance for tailoring surgery to complex patient populations. Beyond prostate cancer, Madeb pioneered robotic management of urachal anomalies (40 citations), expanding the applications of robotic urology. His work on patient-reported functional outcomes after nerve-sparing RARP (24 citations) underscored the importance of preserving quality of life. With over 550 cumulative citations, Madeb’s contributions have not only advanced surgical precision but also informed clinical guidelines and residency training, cementing his legacy as a key architect of modern robotic urologic oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy: An Alternative Approach185 citations · 2006
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- 3Impact of Prostate Size in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy88 citations · 2007
- 4The use of robotically assisted surgery for treating urachal anomalies40 citations · 2006
- 5Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in obese patients.30 citations · 2006
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- 9Policy guidelines suggested for robot-assisted prostatectomy4 citations · 2007
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