Papers
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Total Citations
2,842
H-Index
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About
Raymond J. Leveillee is a distinguished urological surgeon whose career has been defined by pioneering contributions to minimally invasive and robotic urological surgery. His research spans renal mass management, robotic-assisted reconstructive procedures, and the standardization of surgical training and credentialing — areas where his work has profoundly shaped contemporary clinical practice. Leveillee's most influential contribution is his co-authorship of the landmark 2009 AUA Guideline for Management of the Clinical T1 Renal Mass, which has accumulated nearly 1,840 citations and remains a cornerstone reference for urologists worldwide. His early adoption and rigorous evaluation of robotic platforms is evident in his 2005 publication on daVinci-assisted pyeloplasty, helping establish the technology's clinical viability. Through multi-institutional collaborative studies involving hundreds of cases, he advanced understanding of robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty outcomes, influencing procedural decision-making globally. Leveillee also helped shape the ethical and safety framework of robotic surgery through widely cited recommendations on training and credentialing (240 citations), and contributed to DVT prevention guidelines for urologic patients. His 2024 comprehensive review of robotic surgery platforms signals his continued relevance at the field's frontier. For students and researchers, his body of work represents a masterclass in translating emerging surgical technology into evidence-based, guideline-driven practice.
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Top Papers
- 1Guideline for Management of the Clinical T1 Renal Mass1,839 citations · 2009
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- 7Cost comparison of nephron-sparing treatments for cT1a renal masses53 citations · 2012
- 8Clinical applications of robotic surgery platforms: a comprehensive review48 citations · 2024
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