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About
Dr. Martin Janssen is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT). As a leading figure in the European Association of Urology Robotic Urology Section, his work has established RAKT as a safe and effective alternative to open surgery, particularly for complex cases. His landmark 2017 study detailing the European experience (138 citations) and subsequent long-term follow-up (64 citations) provided the foundational evidence for the procedure's efficacy, demonstrating excellent graft survival and functional outcomes. Dr. Janssen has also addressed critical challenges, such as using grafts with multiple vessels and performing RAKT in obese recipients (51 citations), expanding the pool of eligible patients. Beyond transplantation, his comparative analyses of robotic versus open partial nephrectomy (50 citations) and radical prostatectomy have shaped surgical best practices, while his work on learning curves (25 citations) provides essential guidance for surgical training. With over 500 cumulative citations, Dr. Janssen's contributions continue to drive the adoption of minimally invasive techniques, improving patient outcomes and redefining the standard of care in urologic surgery.
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- 1Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation: The European Experience138 citations · 2017
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