Marcel Fiedler
Heidelberg University, SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn, Heilbronn University
Papers
5
Total Citations
126
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Marcel Fiedler is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on the ergonomics and clinical efficacy of robotic-assisted technologies for stone disease and laparoscopic procedures. His landmark work, "Robot-assisted flexible ureteroscopy: an update" (70 citations), established a foundational framework for integrating robotic platforms into retrograde intrarenal surgery. Dr. Fiedler’s subsequent analysis of 240 consecutive cases demonstrated that robotic assistance significantly improves operative precision and reduces surgeon fatigue, directly informing best practices in stone treatment. He is also recognized for comparative ergonomic studies, notably the 2016 investigation combining the ETHOS platform, 3D laparoscopy, and Radius Surgical System, which proved superior to conventional laparoscopy and the da Vinci system in reducing physical strain. His multicenter Phase II trial of the Avicenna Roboflex URS robot further validated robotic retrograde surgery’s clinical utility. By quantifying performance factors and advancing ergonomic design, Dr. Fiedler has shaped a new standard for minimally invasive urology—prioritizing both patient outcomes and surgeon well-being. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic urology.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted flexible ureteroscopy: an update70 citations · 2017
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- 5Transperitoneal Ascending Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy2 citations · 2017