Mustafa Bilal Tuna
Papers
12
Total Citations
192
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Mustafa Bilal Tuna is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers. His major contributions lie in refining surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes, particularly through meticulous studies on lymphocele formation after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with extended lymph node dissection—a paper cited 76 times that established critical benchmarks for complication management. Dr. Tuna has also championed “trifecta” outcomes (negative margins, preserved renal function, and no complications) in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for T1b tumors, demonstrating that complex kidney surgeries can achieve exceptional results. His innovative “Istanbul preserve” technique for intra-surgical pathological examination enhances nerve preservation and margin safety during prostatectomy. Beyond oncology, he has explored nonprosthetic hernia repair during RARP and even assessed the impact of refractive errors on Da Vinci robotic system performance, showcasing a holistic approach to surgical precision. With over 180 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Tuna’s research directly shapes modern urologic practice, offering safer, more effective robotic procedures for patients worldwide.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy for T1b Tumors: Strict Trifecta Outcomes25 citations · 2017
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- 7Impact of Refractive Errors on Da Vinci SI Robotic System6 citations · 2020
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- 9Minimizing Ports During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy5 citations · 2016
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