Andreas Christmann

TU Dortmund University

Papers

2

Total Citations

39

H-Index

2

About

Andreas Christmann is a neurosurgeon whose work focuses on improving the safety and precision of cranial surgery, particularly through the analysis of intraoperative complications and the integration of robotic technology. His major contributions include a landmark prospective study on accidental dural tears during supratentorial craniotomy, which identified key predisposing factors in 100 patients and provided critical insights for minimizing cerebrospinal fluid leaks and wound infections—a study that has been cited 27 times for its practical impact on surgical protocols. Christmann also advanced the field of cranial tumor management by evaluating surgical strategies for calvarial tumors and contributing to the development of a novel robotic trepanation system. His 2006 analysis of 75 patients undergoing craniectomy over a decade helped refine patient selection and surgical technique, laying groundwork for robot-assisted approaches that enhance accuracy in bone flap creation. With a career dedicated to translating clinical data into safer, more effective neurosurgical practices, Christmann’s work remains a valuable resource for surgeons seeking to reduce operative risks and embrace technological innovation in the operating room.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
39
Total Citations
20
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Accidential Dural Tears Occurring during Supratentorial Craniotomy - A Prospective Analysis of Predisposing Factors in 100 Patients
27 citations · 2005
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2005 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: TU Dortmund University

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