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Total Citations
194
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About
A. Hoznek is a pioneering figure in urologic surgery, best known for advancing robotic-assisted laparoscopic techniques, particularly in radical prostatectomy. His landmark 2000 paper, "Remote laparoscopic radical prostatectomy carried out with a robot," with 122 citations, documents one of the earliest applications of robotic technology in urology, demonstrating its feasibility for complex pelvic procedures. This work laid the foundation for the widespread adoption of robotic surgery in prostate cancer treatment. Hoznek further refined these techniques through his 2003 study on complete solo laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (28 citations) and his 2011 evaluation of the "trifecta" of oncologic and functional outcomes—continence, potency, and cancer control—after robotic-assisted extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (27 citations). His contributions extend to donor nephrectomy and management of anastomotic strictures, showcasing the versatility of robotic platforms. By authoring a historical review on robotic surgery in urology, Hoznek has also helped contextualize the field’s evolution. His work, spanning over two decades, has been instrumental in establishing robotic surgery as a standard of care, improving patient outcomes and surgical precision.
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- 2Complete solo laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: initial experience28 citations · 2003
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- 4History of Robotic Surgery in Urology5 citations · 2008
- 5Extraperitoneal laparoscopic robot assisted radical prostatectomy5 citations · 2003
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