Philipp Krausewitz
Papers
2
Total Citations
11
H-Index
2
About
Philipp Krausewitz is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes in robotic prostate cancer surgery and understanding the physiological impacts of surgical positioning. His key research areas include postoperative care protocols for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and cerebral hemodynamics during minimally invasive procedures. Krausewitz made a significant contribution by challenging the routine use of cystography after RARP. His 2022 study, which has garnered 9 citations, demonstrated that omitting this standard imaging test does not increase complication or readmission rates, potentially streamlining postoperative recovery for patients with suprapubic or transurethral drainage. This work has practical implications for reducing healthcare costs and patient discomfort. In a more recent 2024 observational study, he investigated regional cerebral blood flow during robotic surgery in the Trendelenburg position, revealing that this positioning compromises cerebral perfusion compared to the beach chair position. This finding has important safety implications for surgical planning and patient monitoring. Krausewitz’s research bridges clinical urology and anesthesiology, offering evidence-based refinements to enhance patient safety and surgical efficiency.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2