Papers
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Total Citations
1,961
H-Index
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About
Shahab Hillyer is a urologic surgeon whose research has made significant contributions to the field of minimally invasive and robotic urological surgery, particularly in the management of renal tumors and reconstructive urology. His work has centered on robot-assisted and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, advancing both surgical technique and clinical outcomes in nephron-sparing surgery for kidney cancer. Hillyer's most influential publication, a comparative analysis of 500 robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomies from a single high-volume surgeon's experience (285 citations), helped establish benchmarks for the "trifecta" of surgical success — negative margins, no complications, and preserved renal function. Complementing this, his technical step-by-step guide to robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (191 citations) has served as an important educational resource for surgeons adopting the technique. His multi-institutional studies on perioperative complications (147 citations) and off-clamp approaches to preserve renal function (119 citations) reflect a commitment to safety and functional outcomes across diverse patient populations. Beyond partial nephrectomy, Hillyer explored robotic single-site nephrectomy, ureteroneocystostomy, and cost-effectiveness analyses, demonstrating broad expertise in minimally invasive urology. With over 1,000 cumulative citations, his body of work has meaningfully shaped modern robotic urological practice.
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- 8Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy for Hilar Tumors: Perioperative Outcomes59 citations · 2013
- 9Robot-Assisted Ureteroneocystostomy: Technique and Comparative Outcomes57 citations · 2012
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