A. Thorpe

Papers

Total Citations

103

H-Index

About

A. Thorpe is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of lower urinary tract reconstruction. His primary research focuses on optimizing surgical techniques for patients with complex bladder dysfunction, particularly those with low-capacity, poorly compliant, or refractory overactive bladders. Thorpe is best known for his comprehensive analyses of augmentation cystoplasty, a procedure that, while historically a mainstay, has seen its indications shift with the rise of less invasive treatments like botulinum toxin and sacral neuromodulation. His highly cited 2013 paper on the topic (53 citations) provides a crucial, contemporary guide to its indications, techniques, and complications. Equally impactful is his work on the Mitrofanoff principle (50 citations), where he has helped refine and standardize the creation of continent catheterizable channels, offering a vital alternative for patients who cannot use their native urethra. Through these seminal reviews, Thorpe has provided an essential framework for modern reconstructive urology, ensuring that complex surgical options remain safe and effective for the patients who need them most.