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Manuel Ritter is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining surgical techniques and perioperative care in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His major contributions include pioneering comparative studies that challenge established protocols, such as demonstrating that suprapubic catheter drainage offers no advantage over transurethral catheters in a prospective randomized trial (24 citations), and showing that routine postoperative cystography can be safely omitted without increasing complications or readmissions. Ritter has also advanced the precision of prostate cancer diagnosis through work on software-based MRI/TRUS-fusion targeted biopsies, quantifying inter-operator variability and the impact of training level on biopsy outcomes. His research extends to the metabolic and inflammatory response to surgery, comparing robotic versus open approaches, and to antibiotic stewardship, advocating for single-shot prophylaxis over multiday regimens. With a focus on evidence-based refinement of urologic practice, Ritter’s studies—many with citation counts in the teens and twenties—provide actionable insights that directly influence clinical guidelines and reduce patient morbidity. His work on Aquablation therapy further underscores his commitment to evaluating emerging technologies alongside established robotic methods.
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- 9Evolution of AquablationVR—From innovation to establishment2 citations · 2021