Papers
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Total Citations
265
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About
Jochen Walz is a prominent urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly shaped the field of robotic and minimally invasive urologic oncology. His research spans prostate cancer management, surgical anatomy, and robot-assisted procedures, with particular expertise in radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection. Walz has made landmark contributions to understanding prostate anatomy in the context of robotic surgery, producing foundational work on how meticulous anatomical knowledge translates into superior oncological and functional outcomes for patients. His 2014 multi-institutional analysis of pelvic lymph node dissection during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, garnering 54 citations, established important clinical benchmarks across European centers. His influential 2008 paper on robot-assisted laparoscopy in gynecologic oncology, with 53 citations, demonstrates the breadth of his surgical vision. More recently, his 2025 review on contemporary prostate cancer management reflects his continued relevance in a rapidly evolving field. Walz has also pioneered challenging procedures including salvage prostatectomy after radiotherapy and post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, producing practical surgical tutorials that directly benefit surgeons worldwide. His cumulative body of work represents an enduring commitment to advancing precision, safety, and reproducibility in urologic cancer surgery.
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- 2Robot-assisted laparoscopy in gynecologic oncology53 citations · 2008
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- 4The contemporary management of prostate cancer24 citations · 2025
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- 7Surgical anatomy of the prostate in the era of radical robotic prostatectomy15 citations · 2011
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