Papers
26
Total Citations
552
H-Index
14
About
Joseph Wagner is a urological surgeon whose career has been defined by his pioneering contributions to robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, transforming how complex urological procedures are performed. Working at the forefront of minimally invasive urology, Wagner has made landmark contributions across bladder, ureteral, and prostate surgery, consistently introducing and refining robotic techniques that have reshaped surgical practice. His most cited work, a 2007 report on robotic-assisted laparoscopic bladder diverticulectomy (91 citations), presented the first known series of its kind, establishing robotic approaches as viable alternatives to open surgery. This pioneering spirit extended to distal ureteral surgery (58 citations), ileal ureter formation (49 citations), and Boari flap ureteral reimplantation (45 citations), collectively demonstrating his systematic expansion of robotic surgery's boundaries. Wagner has also made substantial contributions to robotic radical prostatectomy, examining biochemical recurrence rates, the influence of prior abdominal surgery on outcomes, and long-term comparisons with open approaches. With over 400 cumulative citations across his most influential papers, Wagner's research has helped establish the evidence base for robotic urology, guiding surgeons worldwide toward safer, more effective minimally invasive techniques. His body of work represents a career dedicated to advancing surgical innovation in service of better patient outcomes.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy91 citations · 2007
- 2Robot-assisted laparoscopic distal ureteral surgery.58 citations · 2009
- 3Robot-assisted laparoscopic ileal ureter.49 citations · 2009
- 4Case Report: Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Boari Flap Ureteral Reimplantation45 citations · 2008
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