Curtis Clark

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Curtis Clark is a leading figure in pediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing surgical techniques and patient safety. His research primarily focuses on the comparative effectiveness and cost analysis of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches, particularly for pediatric pyeloplasty. Clark’s seminal 2013 study, cited over 120 times, provided a landmark population-based analysis of national trends in perioperative outcomes and costs for pediatric pyeloplasty, offering crucial data that has shaped clinical decision-making and resource allocation. He is also recognized for his pioneering work on the reliability of robotic systems; his 2010 international survey on da Vinci system malfunctions during prostatectomy, with over 60 citations, remains a critical reference for understanding and managing intraoperative technical failures. Further contributions include objective evaluations of three-dimensional vision laparoscopy versus robotics, helping to define the practical advantages of emerging technologies. Through these impactful studies, Clark has established himself as a key voice in evidence-based surgical innovation, guiding safer and more cost-effective care for children.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   National Trends of Perioperative Outcomes and Costs for Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic Pediatric Pyeloplasty

   124 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Malfunction of the da Vinci Robotic System During Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: An International Survey

   61 citations · 2010
3. 3
   Evaluation of Three Laparoscopic Modalities: Robotics versus Three-Dimensional Vision Laparoscopy versus Standard Laparoscopy

   38 citations · 2008
4. 4
   Laparoscopic Resection of Renal Masses

   2 citations · 2016

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