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Christoph Germann is a urological surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes in minimally invasive procedures, particularly laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques. His most cited work addresses a critical question in pyeloplasty—the duration of ureteral stenting after surgery. In a prospective, randomized single-centre study, Germann demonstrated that a 1-week stent placement is as effective as the traditional 4-week regimen, offering patients reduced discomfort and faster recovery without compromising success rates. This finding, cited 26 times, has practical implications for postoperative care in pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction treatment. Germann also contributed to the long-term evaluation of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection, reporting functional outcomes at five-year follow-up from a centre with a small case load. This work, though less cited, underscores his commitment to assessing durability and quality of life in urologic oncology. Through these studies, Germann provides evidence that challenges conventional practices and supports patient-centered, efficient surgical care.