Bernd Rosenhammer

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Bernd Rosenhammer is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). His primary research areas include the prevention and risk stratification of lymphocele formation—the most common complication following PLND—and the impact of obesity on surgical outcomes in prostate cancer. Rosenhammer’s major contributions include pioneering the use of a peritoneal flap during RARP to reduce symptomatic lymphoceles, a technique supported by one of his most cited works (29 citations). He also identified high BMI, aggressive tumor characteristics, and prolonged console time as independent risk factors for symptomatic lymphocele formation (19 citations). Additionally, his prospective multicenter study demonstrated that obesity is associated with higher rates of positive surgical margins after RARP (8 citations), providing critical insights for surgical planning. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 55, Rosenhammer’s work has directly influenced clinical practice, offering evidence-based strategies to minimize postoperative complications and improve oncologic outcomes. His research is essential reading for urologists and trainees seeking to refine robotic prostatectomy techniques and optimize patient selection.

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1. 1
   Peritoneal Flap in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

   29 citations · 2020
2. 2
   High BMI, Aggressive Tumours and Long Console Time Are Independent Predictive Factors for Symptomatic Lymphocele Formation after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection

   19 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Obesity leads to a higher rate of positive surgical margins in the context of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Results of a prospective multicenter study

   8 citations · 2020

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