About

Alexandre de la Taille is a prominent French urological surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the adoption and refinement of minimally invasive techniques in urologic oncology. His research spans three core domains: robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate cancer, kidney-sparing approaches for renal cell carcinoma, and bladder cancer management — with a consistent emphasis on optimizing both oncologic and functional patient outcomes. Among his most influential contributions is a landmark systematic review on pelvic lymph node dissection during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (247 citations), which has guided surgical practice internationally. His multicenter collaborative studies comparing robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for partial nephrectomy and radical prostatectomy have provided critical evidence supporting the broader integration of robotic platforms, while his work on warm ischemia minimization during partial nephrectomy has directly improved kidney function preservation strategies. De la Taille has also advanced the field of prostate cancer biomarkers, demonstrating the predictive value of the Prostate Health Index for pathologic staging. A recurring strength across his portfolio is the multicenter, real-world methodology he champions, lending his findings exceptional clinical applicability. With over 940 combined citations across his top works, his research continues to serve as essential reading for urologists navigating the evolving landscape of minimally invasive oncologic surgery.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
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Papers
1,469
Total Citations
32
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Efficacy, Limitations, and Complications—A Systematic Review of the Literature
247 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 313
🏛 Institutions: Université Paris-Est Créteil, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Henri-Mondor, Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomédicale, Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor, Inserm, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris

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