About

Elton Llukani is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery for complex genitourinary conditions. His major contributions lie in developing and refining minimally invasive techniques for ureteral reconstruction, bladder neck preservation during prostatectomy, and the management of iatrogenic injuries. Llukani’s most cited paper (93 citations) introduces a novel use of indocyanine green for real-time localization of ureteral stenosis during robot-assisted ureteroureterostomy, a technique that enhances surgical precision. His work on robotic management of genitourinary injuries from obstetric and gynecological operations (49 citations) and single-stage pure robotic nephroureterectomy (47 citations) demonstrates his commitment to improving outcomes through innovative, single-setup approaches. Llukani has also explored functional and oncologic outcomes of graded bladder neck preservation (29 citations) and the impact of preoperative testosterone levels on prostate cancer pathology (13 citations). With over 400 total citations across his publications, Llukani is recognized as a key contributor to the evolution of robotic urologic surgery, offering practical solutions that reduce patient morbidity and expand the boundaries of what is achievable with robotic platforms.

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H-Index
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Papers
415
Total Citations
35
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Novel Use of Indocyanine Green for Intraoperative, Real-time Localization of Ureteral Stenosis During Robot-assisted Ureteroureterostomy
93 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 37
🏛 Institutions: Temple University, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System, New York University, Philadelphia University

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