Papers
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Total Citations
1,810
H-Index
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About
Dr. Richard Sarle is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in the treatment of prostate and kidney cancers. As a key member of the Vattikuti Urology Institute team, he was instrumental in the early development and standardization of the da Vinci robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, a procedure that has since become the gold standard. His landmark 2002 paper on establishing a structured program for laparoscopic and robot-assisted prostatectomy has garnered over 540 citations, while his detailed description of the da Vinci technique has been cited more than 260 times. Dr. Sarle’s contributions extend beyond surgical technique to the critical realm of surgical education and quality assessment. He has led the development of validated, objective scoring tools—such as the Robotic Anastomosis Competency Evaluation and the Prostatectomy Assessment and Competency Evaluation (PACE)—which are now used to train surgeons and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes. His work on peer and crowd-sourced assessments of technical skill, with over 110 citations, further underscores his commitment to measurable improvement. Through these innovations, Dr. Sarle has not only advanced surgical precision but also established the frameworks for training the next generation of robotic surgeons.
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- 2Technique of da vinci robot-assisted anatomic radical prostatectomy263 citations · 2002
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- 5Surgical Robotics and Laparoscopic Training Drills115 citations · 2004
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- 7Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy: A Single-Team Experience of 100 Cases96 citations · 2003
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