Papers
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Total Citations
779
H-Index
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About
Michael Woods is a pioneering urological surgeon whose career has been defined by advancing robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His research centers on robotic-assisted urological procedures, particularly pyeloplasty, radical prostatectomy, and ureteral reconstruction, with a sustained focus on translating complex open surgeries into safer, less invasive alternatives for both pediatric and adult patients. Woods made landmark contributions to the adoption of robotic pyeloplasty, co-authoring a highly influential multi-institutional six-year review of robotic dismembered pyeloplasty (195 citations) and a groundbreaking study demonstrating the feasibility of robotic-assisted procedures in children (179 citations) — work that helped reshape pediatric urology. His technical refinements to laparoscopic and robotic pyeloplasty (75 citations) further lowered barriers for surgeons learning these demanding procedures. Beyond reconstructive urology, Woods has investigated robot-assisted radical prostatectomy across challenging patient populations, including obese patients and renal transplant recipients, demonstrating the versatility and safety of robotic platforms. His broader survey of robotics in urologic surgery helped establish an evidence-based foundation during a formative era for the field. With cumulative citations exceeding 800, Woods's body of work has been instrumental in legitimizing and standardizing robotic urology as a global standard of care.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Dismembered Pyeloplasty: A 6-Year, Multi-Institutional Experience195 citations · 2008
- 2ROBOTIC ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC PYELOPLASTY IN CHILDREN179 citations · 2005
- 3Technical Modifications for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty75 citations · 2005
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- 6Robotics in urologic surgery: An evolving new technology59 citations · 2006
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