Papers
99
Total Citations
5,804
H-Index
41
About
Robert J. Stein is a pioneering urological surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery. Best known for his groundbreaking contributions to laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and robotic-assisted procedures, Stein was among the first to report clinical applications of robotic single-port transumbilical surgery in humans, a landmark 2008 study that has since accumulated over 360 citations. His research portfolio spans radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, and adrenalectomy, consistently interrogating whether robotic platforms offer meaningful advantages over conventional laparoscopy. His systematic reviews and meta-analyses — comparing robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for partial nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, and ureteropelvic junction repair — have provided the field with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and collectively garnered over 1,700 citations. Stein also contributed to worldwide multi-institutional analyses of LESS across more than 1,000 cases, cementing his role as a global thought leader. His technical innovations, including novel robotic instruments adapted for single-site platforms, have directly influenced surgical tool development. For students and researchers in minimally invasive urology, Stein's body of work represents essential foundational reading.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic single‐port transumbilical surgery in humans: initial report360 citations · 2008
- 2Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery: Initial Hundred Patients308 citations · 2009
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- 6Novel Robotic da Vinci Instruments for Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery240 citations · 2010
- 7Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis206 citations · 2013
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