Rodolfo Hurle
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18
Total Citations
254
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About
Dr. Rodolfo Hurle is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers, as well as benign ureteral conditions. His most impactful contribution is a multi-institutional study on robot-assisted surgery for benign ureteral strictures, which has garnered 92 citations and established best practices for this challenging procedure. Dr. Hurle has also pioneered the use of high-resolution micro-ultrasound to predict extraprostatic extension of prostate cancer, a novel imaging approach that improves surgical planning. His prospective studies on the prostate health index as an independent predictor of early biochemical recurrence (26 citations) and on early catheter removal after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (25 citations) have directly influenced postoperative care protocols. Further demonstrating his breadth, Dr. Hurle validated the simplified PADUA nephrometry system for partial nephrectomy outcomes and proposed a novel “tetrafecta” criterion for reporting quality in radical nephroureterectomy. With over 200 total citations across his top ten papers, Dr. Hurle’s work consistently bridges surgical innovation with rigorous clinical validation, making him a respected voice in modern urologic oncology.
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