Papers
5
Total Citations
146
H-Index
4
About
Dr. U. Schaller is a pioneering ophthalmologist and radiation oncologist whose research has fundamentally advanced the treatment of uveal melanoma, the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults. Her work centers on the development and refinement of frameless, image-guided robotic radiosurgery, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional enucleation or brachytherapy. Dr. Schaller’s major contributions include establishing the safety and efficacy of this streamlined, 3-hour procedure under retrobulbar anesthesia, demonstrating high local tumor control and impressive eye retention rates—even for medium and large melanomas, as shown in her 2015 study (58 citations). She has also critically compared treatment modalities, notably analyzing the incidence of secondary glaucoma after robotic radiosurgery versus brachytherapy (28 citations), providing essential data for clinical decision-making. Her 2008 foundational study (52 citations) proved the feasibility of this non-immobilizing technique, revolutionizing patient comfort and accessibility. With over 150 cumulative citations for her most influential works, Dr. Schaller’s research has reshaped the standard of care, offering patients sight-preserving, minimally invasive options for a previously devastating diagnosis.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic radiosurgery for the treatment of medium and large uveal melanoma58 citations · 2015
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- 4Robotic CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Ciliary Body Melanoma6 citations · 2020
- 5Radiosurgery for Uveal Melanoma2 citations · 2014