Alexandre Mottrie
Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, Ghent University, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Flanders Environment Agency, ORSI Academy, Guy's Hospital, Ghent University Hospital, University Medical Center Groningen, European Association of Urology, Alfried Krupp Hospital, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Broomfield Hospital, OLVG
Papers
350
Total Citations
16,808
H-Index
64
About
Alexandre Mottrie stands as one of the foremost pioneers in robotic urological surgery, whose research has fundamentally shaped how surgeons worldwide approach minimally invasive procedures for urological cancers. Based at OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium, Mottrie has dedicated his career to advancing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, rigorously establishing their clinical value through landmark evidence synthesis. His most influential contributions emerged from a landmark 2012 series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy across four critical dimensions — urinary continence, potency, perioperative safety, and oncological outcomes — collectively amassing over 3,100 citations and providing the field's most comprehensive evidence base at the time. His co-authorship of the Pasadena Consensus Panel's best practice recommendations further cemented his role as a consensus builder within the global surgical community. Beyond prostatectomy, Mottrie has contributed meaningfully to robotic cystectomy, renal surgery, and the physiological challenges of robotic positioning. His forward-looking work on the future of robotic urology and his early advocacy for standardized credentialing and training protocols reflect a commitment not only to surgical excellence but to patient safety and the responsible diffusion of transformative technology. With over 3,700 citations across his ten most-cited works alone, Mottrie's influence on modern urological surgery is both profound and enduring.
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- 7Future of robotic surgery in urology266 citations · 2017
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