Fabian Falkenbach
Universität Hamburg, Martini-Klinik, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Papers
12
Total Citations
86
H-Index
6
About
Fabian Falkenbach is a leading researcher in urologic oncology, specializing in the comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted versus open surgical approaches for major urological cancers. His work focuses on prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers, with a particular emphasis on in-hospital outcomes, cost analysis, and advanced intraoperative imaging. Falkenbach’s most cited studies—including analyses of radical nephroureterectomy, cystectomy, and partial nephrectomy—consistently demonstrate that robotic surgery offers superior perioperative safety and reduced adverse events compared to open techniques, with cumulative citations exceeding 80. He has also pioneered the integration of PSMA-radioguided salvage surgery for recurrent prostate cancer, evaluating novel tools like the SENSEI® drop-in gamma probe to enhance precision. His 2025 papers on total hospital costs for robotic urologic surgeries provide critical health-economic insights, influencing clinical decision-making. Falkenbach’s work bridges surgical innovation and real-world outcomes, making him a key voice in the shift toward minimally invasive, image-guided urologic oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1In-Hospital Outcomes after Robotic <i>Vs</i> Open Radical Nephroureterectomy16 citations · 2025
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- 5Costs of robot-assisted vs. open approaches for 5 major cancers8 citations · 2025
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- 7Radioguided surgery for lymph node metastases in prostate cancer6 citations · 2024
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- 10PSMA-targeted fluorescence guidance for robotic-assisted prostatectomy3 citations · 2023