Robert De Andrade
Papers
7
Total Citations
173
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About
Robert De Andrade is a urological surgeon whose research has made significant contributions to the field of robotic-assisted minimally invasive urology. His work spans several specialized areas, including robotic repair of urological fistulae, prostate surgery, oncological lymphadenectomy, and complex stone management. De Andrade has been instrumental in developing and refining innovative robotic surgical techniques that challenge conventional approaches. His pioneering description of intrafascial robot-assisted simple prostatectomy offered potential advantages including reduced blood loss and elimination of postoperative bladder irrigation, representing a meaningful advancement in benign prostatic surgery. Equally notable is his work on robotic repair of vesicovaginal and rectovesical fistulae, where his transperitoneal-transvaginal approach provided surgeons with a reproducible, effective alternative to open repair. His research into robotic bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy for penile cancer — performed without robot repositioning — demonstrated both technical ingenuity and clinical practicality. Collectively, his published works have accumulated over 170 citations, reflecting their sustained influence on urological surgical practice and their value to trainees and experienced surgeons seeking to expand minimally invasive techniques.
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- 2Robot-Assisted Intrafascial Simple Prostatectomy: Novel Technique43 citations · 2012
- 3ecancermedicalscience28 citations · 2016
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- 6Robotic extended pyelolithotomy for complete staghorn calculus7 citations · 2010
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