Lester S. Borden

About

Dr. Lester S. Borden is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery. His work focuses on the safety, efficacy, and technical nuances of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RLRP). Dr. Borden’s most influential contribution is his landmark 2007 study on the mechanical failure rate of the da Vinci robotic system, which has garnered 69 citations and remains a critical reference for understanding intraoperative device reliability. This work, alongside his investigation into post-operative drain output as a predictor of bladder neck contracture (13 citations), has provided surgeons with essential tools for improving patient outcomes and anticipating complications. His comprehensive 2006 review of RLRP literature further established him as a key synthesizer of early robotic surgical data. By objectively assessing surgical techniques and outcomes, Dr. Borden has helped shape best practices in minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment. His research continues to inform both clinical decision-making and the safe adoption of robotic technology in urology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Mechanical failure rate of da Vinci robotic system.

   69 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Post-operative drain output as a predictor of bladder neck contracture following radical prostatectomy

   13 citations · 2007
3. 3
   Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: An Objective Assessment and Review of the Literature

   3 citations · 2006

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