Papers
16
Total Citations
674
H-Index
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About
Patrick Mufarrij is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the adoption of robotic and minimally invasive techniques in urinary tract reconstruction. His research centers on robotic-assisted surgery for complex upper urinary tract conditions, with a particular focus on pyeloplasty, partial nephrectomy, and the management of rare conditions such as retroperitoneal fibrosis. Mufarrij's most influential contribution is his multi-institutional analysis of robotic dismembered pyeloplasty, which has garnered nearly 200 citations and helped establish the da Vinci Surgical System as a superior alternative to conventional laparoscopy for repairing ureteropelvic junction obstruction. His broader investigations into robotic upper urinary tract reconstruction — examining both primary and secondary repairs across large patient cohorts — have provided the surgical community with critical data on safety, efficacy, and long-term outcomes. Beyond reconstruction, Mufarrij has advanced minimally invasive approaches to retroperitoneal fibrosis and ureteral malignancies, areas where surgical options were historically limited and morbid. His exploration of nephrometry scoring in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy further demonstrates his commitment to evidence-based patient selection. Collectively, his work, spanning hundreds of citations, has meaningfully expanded the boundaries of what robotic urologic surgery can safely and effectively achieve.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Dismembered Pyeloplasty: A 6-Year, Multi-Institutional Experience195 citations · 2008
- 2Robotic Reconstruction of the Upper Urinary Tract91 citations · 2007
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- 5Minimally Invasive Management of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis46 citations · 2008
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- 10Robotic renal and upper tract reconstruction29 citations · 2008