Papers
20
Total Citations
1,486
H-Index
15
About
Dr. Manish Patel is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive renal surgery. His primary research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted techniques for treating kidney cancer and upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Dr. Patel is best known for his landmark multi-institutional analysis comparing robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) to laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, a highly cited study (524 citations) that established the safety and efficacy of the robotic approach for renal tumors. He has made significant contributions by demonstrating the feasibility of RAPN for complex cases, including tumors larger than 4 cm and in obese patients, and by developing innovative techniques like single-docking robotic nephroureterectomy. His work on fluorescence-enhanced robotic prostatectomy using indocyanine green (139 citations) showcases his drive to integrate cutting-edge imaging into surgery. With over 1,300 total citations across his most influential papers, Dr. Patel’s research has provided crucial evidence that has helped drive the widespread adoption of robotic surgery in urology, improving outcomes for thousands of patients.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Tumors Larger Than 4cm147 citations · 2009
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- 7Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy in Obese Patients64 citations · 2011
- 8Robotic‐assisted partial nephrectomy54 citations · 2009
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- 10Robotic partial nephrectomy in the setting of prior abdominal surgery43 citations · 2010