Papers
4
Total Citations
367
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4
About
Ori Melamud is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the fields of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. His research focuses on refining surgical techniques for complex urologic conditions, particularly prostate and kidney cancers. A landmark contribution is his 2005 study on laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair with robotic reconstruction (175 citations), which demonstrated the feasibility and precision of robotic assistance in delicate reconstructive procedures. Melamud also conducted a pivotal 2008 comparison of robotic versus standard laparoscopic partial/wedge nephrectomy (161 citations), showing that the robotic interface could expand the use of minimally invasive kidney-sparing surgery beyond expert laparoscopists. Additionally, he reported the first combined robot-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy and radical prostatectomy (2007), showcasing the versatility of the da Vinci system for concurrent malignancies. His work on nerve-sparing techniques in prostatectomy (2008) further underscores his commitment to optimizing postoperative quality of life. Through these contributions, Melamud has helped establish robotic surgery as a cornerstone of modern urologic oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1Laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair with robotic reconstruction175 citations · 2005
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- 4Nerve-sparing techniques in open and laparoscopic prostatectomy9 citations · 2008