Papers
22
Total Citations
810
H-Index
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About
Firas G. Petros is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted kidney surgery. His primary research focuses on refining techniques for robotic partial nephrectomy (RAPN)—a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney tumors while preserving healthy tissue. Petros’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of RAPN for complex cases, such as hilar tumors and lesions larger than 4 cm, as shown in his multi-institutional studies with 155 and 73 citations, respectively. He also pioneered the use of barbed sutures for renorrhaphy (97 citations) and developed a robotic ultrasound probe for precise tumor identification (79 citations), innovations that reduce operative time and improve outcomes. His work on complications (124 citations) and in obese patients (64 citations) has expanded the procedure’s applicability. Beyond kidney surgery, Petros has advanced robotic post-chemotherapy lymph node dissection for testicular cancer (48 citations) and performed the largest series of robotic nephrectomies for high-complexity cases (44 citations). His research, spanning over a decade, has established evidence-based standards that guide surgeons worldwide, making robotic nephron-sparing surgery safer and more accessible.
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- 3Barbed Suture for Renorrhaphy During Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy97 citations · 2011
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- 6Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy in Obese Patients64 citations · 2011
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- 9Robotic partial nephrectomy in the setting of prior abdominal surgery43 citations · 2010
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