Papers
5
Total Citations
62
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Alex Xu is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex genitourinary reconstruction. His primary research areas include robotic ureteroplasty, lower urinary tract reconstruction, and gender-affirming surgery. Dr. Xu’s major contributions are demonstrated through his development and refinement of novel surgical approaches, most notably his multi-institutional work on robotic appendiceal ureteroplasty—a landmark study cited 39 times that has helped establish a new standard for managing ureteral strictures. He has also been at the forefront of single-port robotic surgery, introducing innovative techniques for ureterocalicostomy. Beyond reconstructive urology, Dr. Xu has made significant strides in gender-affirming care, pioneering the use of decellularized fish skin xenografts for revision vaginoplasty—a novel approach addressing the critical challenge of limited tissue availability in transgender patients. His cumulative work, spanning from parastomal hernia repair to lower genitourinary reconstruction, has earned over 60 citations, reflecting his growing influence in reshaping the landscape of robotic urologic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1A Multi-Institutional Experience With Robotic Appendiceal Ureteroplasty39 citations · 2020
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- 3Robotic-Assisted Lower Genitourinary Tract Reconstruction4 citations · 2022
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