Philip Walther

Duke Medical Center

Papers

3

Total Citations

114

H-Index

3

About

Philip Walther is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients, particularly through the comparative analysis of surgical techniques and the preservation of quality of life. His key research areas include minimally invasive surgery, sexual health-related quality of life following radical prostatectomy, and perioperative management to reduce complications. Walther’s most cited study, a financial comparative analysis of minimally invasive versus open surgery for localized prostate cancer (82 citations), provides critical cost-effectiveness data that informs surgical decision-making. He also investigates factors predicting early and late declines in sexual health-related quality of life after radical prostatectomy, offering insights into patient counseling and postoperative care. Additionally, his work on the effect of positive end-expiratory pressure on blood loss during retropubic and robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy contributes to safer surgical practices. Through these studies, Walther has helped bridge the gap between surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes, making his research valuable for clinicians and researchers aiming to optimize both oncologic and functional results in prostate cancer treatment.

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3
H-Index
3
Papers
114
Total Citations
38
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Financial Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Surgery to Open Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer: A Single-Institution Experience
82 citations · 2007
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2007 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 20
🏛 Institutions: Duke Medical Center

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