Daniel Schlager

University Medical Center Freiburg, University of Freiburg

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Dr. Daniel Schlager is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of minimally invasive surgery and advanced robotics. His primary research areas focus on improving outcomes in urolithiasis (kidney stone disease) and advancing robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Dr. Schlager’s most significant contribution is his landmark 2015 paper on the clinical significance of residual stone fragments, which has garnered 42 citations and fundamentally shaped how clinicians detect and manage post-treatment debris to prevent disease recurrence. He is also a leading voice in robotic stone surgery; his comprehensive 2017 systematic review (35 citations) provides the definitive roadmap for integrating robotic platforms into stone management, outlining both current capabilities and future prospects. Demonstrating his innovative breadth, Dr. Schlager has extended robotic applications beyond urology, notably evaluating a novel robotic waterjet system for autonomous wound debridement in a 2018 study. Through his focused, high-impact work, Dr. Schlager is actively defining the next generation of surgical precision, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the future of robotic urology.