Michael Maddox
Tulane University, Brown University, University of New Orleans
Papers
12
Total Citations
460
H-Index
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About
Dr. Michael Maddox is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical simulation, 3D printing, and robotic surgery. His most impactful contributions center on the development of physical, patient-specific 3D-printed models of renal malignancies, a breakthrough that has fundamentally changed how surgeons plan and practice complex kidney cancer procedures. His landmark 2014 pilot study, cited over 200 times, demonstrated the feasibility of creating soft-tissue models from standard cross-sectional imaging, while his 2017 follow-up study (100 citations) validated their use for individualized surgical simulation. Beyond modeling, Dr. Maddox has made significant contributions to robotic partial nephrectomy, including novel approaches for assessing surgical performance through crowdsourcing and evaluating outcomes for clinical T1b tumors. His work also addresses critical issues in surgical care, from complications reporting after robotic prostatectomy to racial disparities in renal functional outcomes. With over 450 total citations and a portfolio that spans from cryosurgery to advanced simulation, Dr. Maddox stands as a leader in translating cutting-edge technology into tangible improvements in surgical education and patient outcomes.
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- 3The Role of Cryosurgery of the Prostate for Nonsurgical Candidates46 citations · 2013
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