Paul A. Merguerian
Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital
Papers
4
Total Citations
215
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4
About
Dr. Paul A. Merguerian is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption and optimization of robotic-assisted surgery. His work centers on the comparative effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and surgical outcomes of robotic procedures versus traditional laparoscopic and open approaches. Most notably, his seminal 2008 study on "The Cost of Learning Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy" (110 citations) provided critical early evidence on the financial and operational hurdles of adopting the da Vinci system, offering informed recommendations for transitioning from laparoscopic to robotic radical prostatectomy. Merguerian has also advanced pediatric urology, demonstrating through his 2015 study (58 citations) that robot-assisted management of duplex renal anomalies yields superior outcomes compared to pure laparoscopic or open surgery. His recent quality improvement research (2023) continues to drive efficiency in the operating room. With over 200 cumulative citations, Merguerian’s work remains essential reading for surgeons and administrators navigating the integration of robotics, balancing clinical excellence with economic sustainability.
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- 1The Cost of Learning Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy110 citations · 2008
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