Papers
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Total Citations
1,819
H-Index
14
About
Alan W. Partin is a towering figure in urologic oncology, best known for his transformative work in prostate cancer diagnostics and surgical innovation. His research centers on improving outcomes for men with clinically localized prostate cancer, particularly through the development of the Partin Tables—a widely used nomogram that predicts biochemical (PSA) recurrence following radical prostatectomy. His landmark 2003 paper on this topic has garnered over 675 citations, cementing its role as a clinical cornerstone. Partin was also a pioneer in robotic and telerobotic surgery, authoring early studies on robotic camera control (298 citations) and complete robot-assisted laparoscopic urologic procedures (123 citations). His work demonstrated the feasibility and safety of these technologies, helping to usher in the modern era of minimally invasive urologic surgery. Beyond these contributions, he has advanced image-guided needle interventions and systematically compared open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques for high-risk prostate cancer. As a former director of the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins, Partin’s legacy is defined by his relentless pursuit of precision—from the biopsy needle to the surgical robot—improving countless lives through data-driven, patient-centered care.
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- 2Comparison of Robotic Versus Human Laparoscopic Camera Control298 citations · 1995
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- 4Complete robot-assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery: a preliminary report.123 citations · 1995
- 5Telementoring of laparoscopic procedures121 citations · 1996
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- 9Robotic image-guided needle interventions of the prostate.39 citations · 2009
- 10MINILAPAROTOMY RADICAL RETROPUBIC PROSTATECTOMY37 citations · 1998