Kristofer R. Wagner
Papers
5
Total Citations
231
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About
Dr. Kristofer R. Wagner is a distinguished urologic surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive prostate and adrenal surgery. His work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer, with a particular focus on comparing emerging robotic techniques with established laser procedures. Dr. Wagner’s landmark 2017 study, which compared holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) to robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RSP) in 600 patients, has garnered 69 citations and provides crucial guidance for surgical decision-making. He is also recognized for his pioneering investigations into the functional consequences of robotic prostatectomy, including a highly cited 2008 paper on bladder neck contractures linked to Hem-O-Lok clips (65 citations) and a 2010 study documenting changes in penile length after surgery (44 citations). Beyond prostate surgery, Dr. Wagner has explored the feasibility of robot-assisted posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy and innovative techniques for vesicovaginal fistula repair. His cumulative work, with over 230 citations, has helped shape modern urologic practice by providing evidence-based insights into the safety, efficacy, and patient-centered outcomes of robotic surgery.
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- 4Robot-Assisted Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy39 citations · 2010
- 5Robotic repair of vesicovaginal fistulas using fibrin sealant.14 citations · 2017