Mitchell R. Humphreys
Mayo Clinic in Arizona, WinnMed, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Florida
Papers
21
Total Citations
488
H-Index
12
About
Mitchell R. Humphreys is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive surgery, particularly in the realms of robotic-assisted procedures and novel treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). His seminal work includes co-authoring a landmark 2008 consensus statement on Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and single-incision laparoscopy, which heralded a new era in urology and has garnered over 145 citations. Dr. Humphreys has made critical contributions to refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, focusing on patient-centered outcomes such as postoperative incontinence—a topic he explored in a highly cited 2011 study that improved preoperative counseling. His research also advanced nephron-sparing techniques, comparing arterial clamping methods during partial nephrectomy (51 citations), and he has been at the forefront of evaluating Aquablation for large prostates (80-150 cc), reporting promising 2-year results in 2020. With a career spanning over two decades, his work on robotic surgery for stone disease and oncologic outcomes in urothelial carcinoma has cemented his reputation as a leader in urologic innovation, influencing both surgical practice and patient quality of life.
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Top Papers
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- 2Updates in Urologic Robot Assisted Surgery52 citations · 2018
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- 5Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy28 citations · 2004
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- 9The Emerging Role of Robotics and Laparoscopy in Stone Disease21 citations · 2012
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