Mark S. Hockenberry
University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System
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About
Mark S. Hockenberry is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing robotic surgery and improving patient outcomes after prostate cancer treatment. His most notable contribution involves a novel application of near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging during robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, demonstrating that surgeons can identify obscured anatomical structures without requiring contrast agents like indocyanine green. This 2013 work, cited over 30 times, opened new possibilities for safer, more precise intraoperative guidance. Hockenberry has also made significant contributions to understanding postoperative complications, particularly through his 2020 study on acute urinary retention after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. By analyzing a large single-surgeon cohort, he identified key risk factors and demonstrated that early continence outcomes are adversely affected by this complication—findings that directly inform clinical counseling and perioperative management. His work bridges cutting-edge imaging technology with practical, patient-centered outcomes, earning him recognition as a thoughtful innovator in minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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