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About
Dr. Igor Sorokin is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney surgery. His major contributions include landmark comparative studies demonstrating that robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) offers perioperative and short-term outcomes comparable to open surgery for large prostate glands, with the added benefits of reduced morbidity. In a pivotal 2017 study (93 citations), he provided the largest propensity score–matched comparison of these approaches, establishing RASP as a viable, less invasive alternative. Dr. Sorokin further defined the learning curve for RASP in surgeons already proficient in robotics (55 citations), showing that the procedure can be safely adopted with a modest number of cases. Beyond BPH, he has investigated robotic partial nephrectomy techniques, including the necessity of a fourth robotic arm, and pioneered the use of barbed sutures in robotic pyeloplasty to simplify intracorporeal suturing. His work on self-assessment to reduce positive surgical margins in partial nephrectomy reflects a commitment to improving surgical precision. With over 200 total citations, Dr. Sorokin’s research directly shapes modern urologic practice, offering evidence-based guidance for surgeons transitioning to robotic platforms and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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