Papers
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Total Citations
365
H-Index
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About
Tim Lane is a leading urological surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic surgery, particularly in the treatment of urological cancers. His research focuses on refining robotic techniques for complex procedures, including robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, and evaluating their outcomes against traditional open surgery. Lane’s major contributions include pioneering the implementation of the NeuroSAFE technique in a British setting—a method that uses intraoperative frozen-section analysis to preserve neurovascular bundles during prostatectomy, thereby improving nerve-sparing outcomes. His highly cited review, "A short history of robotic surgery" (210 citations), provides a foundational overview of the field’s evolution. Lane has also investigated critical perioperative care, such as extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in major urological cancer operations, and explored robotic approaches for rare conditions like urachal adenocarcinoma. His work, including a landmark comparison of robot-assisted versus open radical cystectomy, has helped shape evidence-based practice. With over 350 total citations, Lane’s research continues to influence surgical standards, emphasizing improved patient outcomes and reduced complications through technological innovation.
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Top Papers
- 1A short history of robotic surgery210 citations · 2018
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- 3Robot‐assisted vs open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in adults30 citations · 2019
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- 7Robotic pyeloplasty: Initial experience of a single UK centre2 citations · 2014
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