Christian D. Fankhauser
University of Zurich, Luzerner Kantonsspital, University of Lucerne, University Hospital of Zurich
Papers
8
Total Citations
108
H-Index
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About
Christian D. Fankhauser is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate and testicular cancers. His major contributions include refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), with a focus on optimizing oncological outcomes while preserving nerve function and quality of life. Notably, his 2018 study on prognostic value of surgical margins in RARP (32 citations) and his 2022 safety study of minimally invasive RPLND (27 citations) have shaped clinical practice. Fankhauser also introduced the innovative "monoblock" nerve-sparing technique for RPLND and the "Igloo" technique for maximum nerve preservation in RARP, aiming to improve continence and sexual function recovery. His research extends to hypoxia visualization in prostate cancer using oxygen supply maps, reflecting a translational approach to tumor biology. With recent work on single-port robotic surgery (2025, 22 citations) and a randomized trial on patient positioning to prevent neuropathies, Fankhauser continues to push boundaries in urologic oncology, making him a leading voice in robotic surgery and patient-centered outcomes.
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- 3The current landscape of single-port robotic surgery in urology22 citations · 2025
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