Fatih Altunrende
Papers
14
Total Citations
916
H-Index
12
About
Dr. Fatih Altunrende is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His primary research focus lies in the development and refinement of novel robotic techniques, particularly for complex urologic oncology and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Altunrende is best known for his groundbreaking contributions to laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery, where he demonstrated the feasibility and safety of performing radical prostatectomies and nephrectomies through a single incision using the da Vinci robotic system. His seminal 2010 paper on novel robotic instruments for LESS surgery has garnered over 240 citations, establishing a foundational technique in the field. He has also made significant contributions to nephron-sparing surgery, with his work on robotic partial nephrectomy for high-complexity renal masses (nephrometry score ≥7) and evolving renorrhaphy techniques collectively cited over 180 times. His research has consistently shown improved outcomes, including reduced warm ischemia times, for patients with complex renal tumors. Through over 250 robotic partial nephrectomies, Dr. Altunrende has helped set new standards for surgical precision and patient recovery in urologic oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1Novel Robotic da Vinci Instruments for Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery240 citations · 2010
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- 6Robot-Assisted Ureteroneocystostomy: Technique and Comparative Outcomes57 citations · 2012
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- 9Robotic laparoendoscopic single‐site surgery33 citations · 2010
- 10Robotic bladder diverticulectomy: Technique and surgical outcomes32 citations · 2011