J. Stuart Wolf
Papers
9
Total Citations
1,134
H-Index
7
About
J. Stuart Wolf is a leading urologist whose work has fundamentally shaped the modern management of kidney stones and minimally invasive kidney surgery. He is best known for his pivotal role in developing the AUA Guideline on Management of Staghorn Calculi, a landmark clinical document that has amassed over 900 citations and set the international standard for treating complex kidney stones. Wolf has also been a driving force in advancing laparoscopic and robotic techniques, leading the multi-institutional Laparoscopic and Robotic Pyeloplasty Collaborative Group to identify key factors that improve surgical outcomes. His research on the RENAL nephrometry score has helped surgeons predict outcomes and tailor treatment for patients undergoing partial nephrectomy, while his work on surveillance criteria for small renal masses has provided a framework for avoiding unnecessary surgery. Beyond his clinical contributions, Wolf has championed surgical education, demonstrating that structured, mentored laparoscopy courses can effectively expand practice and ease the transition to robotic surgery. With a career marked by high-impact guidelines, collaborative trials, and a commitment to training the next generation, J. Stuart Wolf remains a transformative figure in urology.
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- 4Hand-assisted laparoscopy: pro37 citations · 2001
- 5Understanding Criteria for Surveillance of Patients With a Small Renal Mass30 citations · 2012
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- 9Devices for hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery4 citations · 2005