Papers
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Total Citations
148
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About
Dr. Daniel Pucheril is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes in prostate and kidney cancer, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted procedures. His major contributions include defining hospital volume thresholds that minimize complication rates after partial nephrectomy—a study that has informed surgical planning and policy. He has also advanced the field through innovative techniques, such as robotic buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty for complex ureteral strictures, and by developing a preoperative nomogram to predict favorable pathological outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. His research on the "diminishing returns of robotic diffusion" critically examines the balance between market-driven adoption of robotic surgery and genuine improvements in patient care. With over 140 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Pucheril’s impact is evident in both clinical practice and surgical innovation. His work not only refines surgical techniques but also provides evidence-based guidelines that help surgeons and hospitals improve patient safety and outcomes.
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- 2Robotic Buccal Mucosal Graft Ureteroplasty for Complex Ureteral Stricture31 citations · 2017
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- 7Robotic assisted proximal dorsal urethral diverticulectomy9 citations · 2021
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