Papers
87
Total Citations
3,923
H-Index
30
About
Jeffrey A. Cadeddu is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive urology. His research spans robotic surgery, laparoscopic techniques, single-site surgery, and surgical economics — areas where his contributions have earned thousands of citations and influenced clinical practice worldwide. Cadeddu's early investigations into the cost economics of radical prostatectomy remain landmark studies, with his 2004 and 2009 analyses (each approaching 285 citations) providing surgeons and health systems with rigorous frameworks for comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. His work on laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) helped define and critically evaluate these emerging fields, with multiple papers exceeding 200 citations establishing him as a leading voice in their development. Perhaps most strikingly innovative is his development of trocar-less, magnet-guided laparoscopic instrumentation — a concept that reimagined how surgical tools could be positioned without conventional port access. His early exploration of robotic percutaneous kidney access further demonstrated his commitment to precision-driven, technology-enhanced surgery. Across his career, Cadeddu has consistently pushed the boundaries of what minimally invasive urologic surgery can achieve, making him an essential reference point for any researcher in the field.
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- 5Trocar-less Instrumentation for Laparoscopy198 citations · 2007
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- 8Laparoscopic visual field151 citations · 1998
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