Papers
7
Total Citations
97
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About
Christian Hampel is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive robotic surgery for complex prostate and bladder conditions. His research focuses on developing and refining robot-assisted techniques for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and bladder pathologies, with a particular emphasis on treating large-volume prostates. Hampel’s major contributions include demonstrating the comparative effectiveness of robotic approaches against traditional open and endoscopic methods, as evidenced by his most-cited work (39 citations) on surgical treatment of large prostates. He has also been instrumental in establishing robot-assisted laparoscopic nerve-sparing prostatectomy and enucleation of BPH, procedures that aim to reduce complications like bleeding and incontinence while improving recovery. His work on robot-assisted bladder diverticulectomy (15 citations) further showcases his versatility. Hampel’s studies on learning curves for robotic partial nephrectomy and transvesical enucleation provide critical guidance for surgeons adopting these technologies. Through his publications, Hampel has helped establish robotic surgery as a safe, effective alternative for patients with challenging urologic conditions, making him a key figure in the evolution of modern urologic oncology and reconstructive surgery.
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- 2Robot‐assisted ascending‐descending laparoscopic nerve‐sparing prostatectomy16 citations · 2009
- 3Robot‐assisted laparoscopic bladder diverticulectomy15 citations · 2012
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- 5Robotisch assistierte radikale Prostatektomie10 citations · 2015
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