Papers
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Total Citations
510
H-Index
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About
Christian Bolenz is a leading urologic oncologist whose research focuses on the economic and clinical outcomes of surgical treatments for prostate and bladder cancer. His most influential work provides a rigorous cost-comparison analysis of robotic, laparoscopic, and open radical prostatectomy, with his landmark 2009 study (285 citations) demonstrating that robotic surgery, while more expensive, offers distinct advantages. Bolenz systematically evaluated the financial impact of surgical approach on hospital profitability and surgeon reimbursement, and he investigated how patient factors like body mass index influence treatment costs. His research extends beyond economics to patient-centered outcomes: his prospective controlled study on surgical stress and post-aggression metabolism showed that robotic-assisted procedures induce a less pronounced acute-phase systemic response than open surgery. Notably, his multicenter IMPROVE study (2022) revealed that patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy experience significantly less treatment regret than those receiving open surgery. Bolenz has also contributed to understanding quality-of-life outcomes and surgeon concentration during robotic procedures. With over 500 total citations, his work has helped shape evidence-based decision-making in urologic oncology, guiding both clinical practice and healthcare policy regarding the adoption of minimally invasive surgical technologies.
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- 2Costs of Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review112 citations · 2012
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- 5Predictors of costs for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy16 citations · 2011
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