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Total Citations
125
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About
Dr. Uttam Mete is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex pelvic reconstructions and improving patient outcomes in urologic oncology. His most significant contributions lie in demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair, with his seminal 2016 paper (53 citations) establishing this approach as a viable, less morbid alternative to open surgery. He has further refined these techniques for complex fistulae and rigorously assessed postoperative quality of life, voiding, and sexual function, proving that robotic repair can restore function without compromising results. Dr. Mete is also at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, leading a highly cited 2023 study (14 citations) that explores combining multi-parametric MRI and PSMA PET-CT to create a potential biopsy-free pathway for diagnosing localized prostate cancer—a paradigm-shifting concept. His research extends to optimizing perioperative care, evidenced by a global survey on radical cystectomy management, and improving patient comfort through a double-blinded randomized trial comparing mirabegron, solifenacin, and tamsulosin for ureteral stent symptoms. With a portfolio of highly cited work, Dr. Mete is a key figure shaping the future of robotic urology and precision diagnostics.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted vesicovaginal fistula repair: a safe and feasible technique53 citations · 2016
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- 6Needle in a haystack: lost in transition9 citations · 2017
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