Edward M. Messing
University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Rochester
Papers
18
Total Citations
530
H-Index
12
About
Edward M. Messing is a prominent urological surgeon and researcher whose work spans robotic surgery, prostate cancer treatment, and minimally invasive urological interventions. He has made landmark contributions to the development and clinical evaluation of robot-assisted brachytherapy for prostate cancer, pioneering efforts to improve the precision of radioactive seed implantation through robotic needle insertion systems. His 2006 study measuring in vivo needle forces and motion trajectories during prostate brachytherapy—garnering 109 citations—represented a critical advance in understanding the real-world mechanics of needle intervention, laying groundwork for smarter robotic guidance systems. Messing has also advanced partial nephrectomy techniques, notably integrating near-infrared fluorescence imaging into robot-assisted procedures to maximize nephron preservation, a paper that earned 72 citations. His comparative investigations of extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal approaches to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy have meaningfully informed surgical decision-making, particularly regarding lymphocele formation and outcomes in patients with prior abdominal surgery. With over 460 cumulative citations across his most influential works, Messing's research has substantially shaped modern urological oncology, bridging engineering innovation with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
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Top Papers
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- 3Robot-Assisted Prostate Brachytherapy67 citations · 2006
- 4Robotic system for prostate brachytherapy45 citations · 2007
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- 9Methods for prostate stabilization during transperineal LDR brachytherapy20 citations · 2008
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