E. Charles Osterberg
New York Hospital Queens, NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University
Papers
3
Total Citations
36
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2
About
E. Charles Osterberg is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in the treatment of bladder cancer and complex urologic conditions. His major contributions include pioneering studies on robot-assisted radical cystectomy in elderly patients, demonstrating that this approach is feasible and safe for individuals aged 80 and older, with acceptable postoperative complication rates and short-term oncological outcomes. This work, cited 25 times, has helped expand surgical options for a growing elderly population. Osterberg also contributed to the understanding of rare urologic tumors, such as perivascular epithelioid cell tumours of the bladder, and explored the feasibility of robotic distal ureterectomy as a nephron-sparing alternative. His research emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, safety, and the expansion of robotic surgery applications. With a focus on high-impact, clinically relevant studies, Osterberg’s work has influenced surgical decision-making and improved care for patients with complex urologic malignancies.
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Top Papers
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- 2Perivascular epithelioid cell tumour of the bladder9 citations · 2014
- 3Feasibility and Safety of Robotic Distal Ureterectomy2 citations · 2013