Papers
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Total Citations
855
H-Index
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About
Costas D. Lallas is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and urologic oncology. Based at the Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center, Lallas has made significant contributions to advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques in urology, particularly in the management of prostate cancer and ureteropelvic junction obstruction. His most influential work includes validating simulation tools for robotic surgical training — most notably his 2012 study on the da Vinci Skills Simulator (120 citations) — helping to establish evidence-based frameworks for training the next generation of robotic surgeons. His survey of commercially available robotic simulators, conducted on behalf of the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons, further shaped how institutions approach surgical education. Lallas also contributed meaningfully to prostate cancer care, documenting 15 years of multidisciplinary clinic outcomes (105 citations) and demonstrating that preemptive multimodal pain regimens can significantly reduce opioid use following robotic prostatectomy (95 citations). His decade-long review of minimally invasive pyeloplasty underscores his commitment to longitudinal, outcomes-driven research. Across more than 650 cumulative citations, Lallas has helped define the evidence base for modern minimally invasive urologic surgery.
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- 1Face, Content, and Construct Validation of the da Vinci Skills Simulator120 citations · 2012
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