Herbert Lepor
Papers
15
Total Citations
433
H-Index
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About
Herbert Lepor is a prominent urologic surgeon and researcher whose career has centered on the surgical management of localized prostate cancer, with particular expertise in radical prostatectomy techniques and outcomes. His work has made substantial contributions to one of the most debated questions in modern urology: whether open, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted radical prostatectomy offers superior patient outcomes. Lepor's most influential publication, a 2010 comparative analysis of European and US surgical approaches, has garnered 132 citations and helped shape the ongoing discourse around minimally invasive surgical adoption. His 2003 study evaluating operative parameters and complications of open radical retropubic prostatectomy, cited 89 times, remains a foundational reference for understanding procedural benchmarks. Across multiple papers, he has critically examined the rapid diffusion of robotic surgery, notably questioning whether technological adoption has outpaced rigorous comparative effectiveness research—a perspective reflected in his 2016 work on teaching hospitals and surgical robotics. Through meticulous outcome analyses covering blood loss, oncologic control, functional recovery, and cost, Lepor has consistently advocated for evidence-based surgical decision-making, earning him a respected voice in guiding both clinical practice and health policy in prostate cancer care.
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- 3A review of surgical techniques for radical prostatectomy.53 citations · 2005
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- 6Open versus laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.30 citations · 2005
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