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Anton Ponholzer is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND). His major contributions include pioneering the use of a peritoneal flap to prevent lymphocele—the most common complication after PLND—with his landmark 2020 study (29 citations) providing the first prospective data on this technique. He has also systematically identified key risk factors for symptomatic lymphocele formation, demonstrating that high BMI, aggressive tumor biology, and prolonged console time are independent predictors (19 citations). In a large prospective analysis of 425 patients (16 citations), Ponholzer established the ideal timing for catheter removal after RARP using a running barbed suture, showing that removal on day 4 is safe and effective. His work has further revealed that obesity significantly increases the risk of positive surgical margins (8 citations), and he has applied the Clavien-Dindo classification system to standardize complication reporting in radical prostatectomy. With over 80 total citations across his key papers, Ponholzer’s research directly improves surgical protocols and patient recovery, making him a respected authority in robotic urologic oncology.