Papers
11
Total Citations
148
H-Index
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About
Eddie Chan is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and cystectomy for prostate and bladder cancers. His major contributions include demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted single-port radical prostatectomy in a landmark phase 1 clinical study (41 citations), and developing innovative approaches such as the side-docking technique for pelvic surgery and the use of fresh-frozen cadaveric models for laparoscopic training (22 citations). Chan has been instrumental in establishing the Asian Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy Consortium, leading multicenter studies that compare long-term outcomes of orthotopic neobladder versus ileal conduit urinary diversion (12 citations) and predict perioperative outcomes (6 citations). His preclinical work on single-port trans-perineal cystoprostatectomy (8 citations) showcases his commitment to pushing surgical boundaries. With over 150 cumulative citations across his most-cited papers, Chan’s research has directly influenced surgical practice, improving patient recovery and outcomes while training the next generation of urologists through innovative educational models.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot‐assisted single‐port radical prostatectomy: A phase 1 clinical study41 citations · 2019
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- 5Side-docking Technique for Robot-assisted Urologic Pelvic Surgery13 citations · 2013
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- 9Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy Using a Side-Docking Technique4 citations · 2015
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