Larry I. Lipshultz
Papers
5
Total Citations
109
H-Index
4
About
Larry I. Lipshultz is a pioneering figure in urology and male reproductive surgery, whose career has been defined by advancing microsurgical techniques and their applications in fertility restoration. His key research areas include vasectomy reversal, varicocele repair, and the evolution of surgical approaches from traditional microsurgery to robotic-assisted procedures. Lipshultz’s major contributions are evident in his landmark work, “The Evolution of Vasectomy Reversal” (37 citations), which traces the refinement of this delicate operation, and his foundational study on the construct validity of a pig intestine model for simulating laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis (30 citations), providing tools for objective surgical evaluation. He has also critically assessed the field in “The History of Microsurgery in Urology” (20 citations) and weighed the pros and cons of robotic microsurgery for male reproductive surgery (18 citations). More recently, he explored novel therapies with a meta-analysis on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for erectile dysfunction (4 citations). With a career spanning decades, Lipshultz has shaped modern male infertility treatment, earning recognition as a master surgeon and educator whose work continues to influence clinical practice and surgical training.
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Top Papers
- 1The Evolution of Vasectomy Reversal37 citations · 2015
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- 3The History of Microsurgery in Urology20 citations · 2015
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