Thilo Westhofen
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München Klinik, LMU Klinikum
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83
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About
Thilo Westhofen is a leading urological researcher whose work centers on the evolution and optimization of robotic surgery for prostate cancer. His major contributions lie in providing real-world, comparative evidence that challenges the lack of high-level support for robot-assisted techniques. Through the GRAND Study Register, he has documented the global shift in clinical practice, demonstrating the superior perioperative outcomes of robotic urology. Westhofen has also pioneered the integration of new imaging technologies—from molecular imaging to augmented reality—into robotic prostatectomy, aiming to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. His research extends to critical quality-of-life assessments, notably a propensity score-matched analysis showing that robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) offers better health-related quality of life than open surgery for low- and intermediate-risk patients. Additionally, he has investigated predictors of symptomatic lymphocele, providing insights that help refine surgical techniques. With his most cited papers accumulating over 80 citations, Westhofen’s work is shaping the future of minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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