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Stefan Aufderklamm is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of bladder cancer and other complex urologic conditions. His primary contributions lie in the standardization and validation of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) with intracorporeal urinary diversion, a highly complex procedure that combines cancer removal with the creation of a new bladder entirely within the body. Aufderklamm’s work has been instrumental in demonstrating that this technically demanding approach is not only feasible but also safe and reproducible across multiple centers, moving it from an experimental novelty to a viable standard of care. His most cited paper, "Robot-assisted radical cystectomy and intracorporeal neobladder formation: on the way to a standardized procedure" (43 citations), along with his development of the simplified Y Pouch neobladder technique (22 citations), have helped reduce operative complexity and improve patient outcomes. Beyond bladder cancer, he has explored robotic ileal ureter replacement for strictures and compared recovery times between open and robot-assisted prostatectomy. With over 150 total citations, Aufderklamm’s work continues to shape the future of robotic urologic surgery, offering patients faster recovery and better quality of life.