Andrew P. Windsperger

University of Colorado Denver, University of Kansas Medical Center

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Andrew P. Windsperger is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on complex ureteral reconstruction, particularly for patients with challenging stricture disease. His major contributions lie in advancing surgical techniques for ureteral repair, with a focus on long-term outcomes and minimally invasive approaches. His most cited study, a 16-year single-institution review of ileal ureteral interposition for complex strictures (33 citations), provides critical evidence for the durability of this procedure in radiated and obliterative cases. Windsperger has also pioneered robotic approaches to lower ureteral strictures, demonstrating the feasibility of less invasive reconstruction (16 citations). His research directly addresses the management of patients with long, complex, or recurrent strictures—a population often deemed too high-risk for traditional repair. By systematically evaluating outcomes over extended follow-up periods, Windsperger has helped establish ileal ureter replacement as a viable, long-lasting option when other techniques fail. His work is essential reading for reconstructive urologists and trainees seeking evidence-based strategies for the most challenging ureteral pathologies.