Papers

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Total Citations

402

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About

Dr. S. Droupy is a leading urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of nephron-sparing surgery, particularly through the refinement of robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). His work focuses on optimizing surgical techniques to preserve kidney function while minimizing patient morbidity. A major contribution is his pioneering investigation of the early unclamping technique during RAPN, which demonstrated a significant reduction in warm ischemia time without increasing complications—a finding that has directly improved renal outcomes for patients with renal tumors. Dr. Droupy’s impact is evident in his highly cited multicenter studies, including a prospective comparison of robot-assisted versus pure laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (99 citations) and a landmark analysis of the predictive factors for complications after RAPN (50 citations). He has also been instrumental in evaluating the influence of hospital and surgeon volume on surgical outcomes (63 citations), providing critical data for quality improvement in urological care. Beyond his technical innovations, Dr. Droupy has explored topics such as hemostatic agents, postoperative drainage, and even sexual health in prostate cancer, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to patient-centered research. His work, grounded in large, collaborative French cohorts, continues to shape best practices in robotic urology.

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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A prospective comparison of surgical and pathological outcomes obtained after robot‐assisted or pure laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in moderate to complex renal tumours: results from a French multicentre collaborative study
99 citations · 2012
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 43
🏛 Institutions: Université de Montpellier, Université de Nîmes, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes

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