Papers
5
Total Citations
60
H-Index
3
About
David Hrouda is a pioneering urological surgeon whose work has been instrumental in establishing robotic surgery within the UK’s National Health Service. His key research areas focus on the clinical implementation and refinement of robot-assisted techniques for prostate and kidney cancers. Hrouda’s major contribution is his leadership in the UK’s first clinical programme for robotically assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, detailed in his most cited work (30 citations). This foundational paper demonstrated the feasibility and teamwork required to introduce such advanced technology. He further advanced the field by identifying and managing rare complications, such as the first reported case of a pseudoaneurysm after robotic prostatectomy (20 citations), and by refining surgical techniques like urethral eversion and vesico-urethral anastomosis. His work also critically examined the economic implications of robotic surgery within a taxation-based healthcare system, addressing cost-effectiveness. Through these contributions, Hrouda has not only improved surgical outcomes for patients but also provided a roadmap for integrating complex robotic systems into public healthcare, making him a key figure in the modernisation of urological surgery in the UK.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic prostatectomy: the first UK experience30 citations · 2006
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- 4Feasibility of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy in a UK Cancer Centre3 citations · 2010
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