Papers
35
Total Citations
940
H-Index
15
About
Thomas Seisen is a leading urologic oncologist whose research centers on optimizing surgical outcomes for kidney, bladder, and upper tract cancers. His landmark study comparing 1,800 robotic and open partial nephrectomies (179 citations) provided crucial evidence on the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive surgery for renal tumors. Seisen has been instrumental in advancing robotic techniques, authoring a pivotal European Association of Urology guidelines systematic review on laparoscopic versus open nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (156 citations). His work on radical cystectomy costs (83 citations) and comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted versus open cystectomy (75 citations) has informed both clinical practice and healthcare policy. Through multi-institutional studies, Seisen demonstrated how hospital and surgeon volume impact robotic partial nephrectomy outcomes (63 citations), establishing quality benchmarks. His prospective multicenter research on long-term oncological outcomes after robotic partial nephrectomy (31 citations) and off-clamp techniques (23 citations) has refined surgical approaches. With over 600 total citations, Seisen’s contributions have shaped modern urologic oncology, particularly in demonstrating that robotic surgery can achieve oncologic equivalence to open approaches while reducing morbidity.
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- 1Comparison of 1800 Robotic and Open Partial Nephrectomies for Renal Tumors179 citations · 2016
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- 3Variations in the Costs of Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer in the USA83 citations · 2017
- 4Comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted vs. open radical cystectomy75 citations · 2017
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