Zeyad Schwen
Papers
19
Total Citations
607
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About
Zeyad Schwen is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in robotic and single-port surgery for urologic cancers. His major contributions lie in developing and refining novel surgical approaches for radical prostatectomy, including single-port transvesical and perineal techniques, which aim to reduce patient morbidity and improve cosmetic outcomes. With highly cited papers such as "Pure Single-site Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Using Single-port Versus Multiport Robotic Radical Prostatectomy" (89 citations) and "Single Port Transvesical Robotic Radical Prostatectomy" (82 citations), Schwen has demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of these innovative methods. Beyond surgical technique, he has made impactful contributions to perioperative care, including his work on opioid reduction after prostatectomy (the ORIOLES initiative, 59 citations) and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (the PREVENTER trial, 37 citations). His practical guide on surgical ergonomics for urologists (70 citations) underscores his commitment to surgeon well-being. Schwen’s work has been instrumental in shaping modern urologic oncology, offering patients less invasive options while maintaining oncologic efficacy.
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- 3Surgical ergonomics for urologists: a practical guide70 citations · 2021
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