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  1. Assessment of Local and Metastatic Recurrence Following Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Margin Status Using PSMA PET/CT Scan

    Article • Cancers, December 2025, MDPI AG

    Thomas Ahlering

  2. Heart Risks in Men on Hormone Therapy After Prostate Surgery: A 15-Year Study

    Article • BJUI Compass, December 2025, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  3. Multiple Surgical Margins is Driven By Tumor Volume >40%, Which Increases Prostate Cancer Mortality

    Article • European Urology Open Science, January 2025, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  4. Multi-Institutional Development and Validation of a Radiomic Model to Predict Prostate Cancer Recurrence Following Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, November 2023, MDPI AG

    Thomas Ahlering

  5. Editorial Comment

    Article • Urology Practice, September 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  6. Prostate-Specific Antigen Doubling Time Kinetics following Radical Prostatectomy to Guide Need for Treatment Intervention: Validation of Low-Risk Recurrences

    Article • Cancers, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Thomas Ahlering

  7. Active Observation of Biochemical Recurrence without Treatment following Radical Prostatectomy: Long-Term Analysis of Outcomes

    Article • Cancers, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Thomas Ahlering

  8. How Does Geographic Region Affect the Total and Individual Costs for Medical Students Applying to the Competitive Surgical Residencies?

    Article • Journal of Surgical Education, January 2022, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  9. Evidence for the integration of total and free testosterone levels in the management of prostate cancer

    Article • BJU International, November 2021, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  10. Impact of surgically maximized versus native membranous urethral length on 30-day and long-term pad-free continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

    Article • Prostate International, June 2020, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  11. Testosterone replacement therapy reduces biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy

    Article • BJU International, April 2020, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  12. Predictive modelling of 2‐year potency outcomes using a novel 90‐day erection fullness scale after robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy

    Article • BJU International, April 2018, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  13. Hypothermic Cooling Measured by Thermal Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Feasibility and Implications for Virtual Imaging in the Urogenital Pelvis

    Article • Urology, October 2017, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  14. Antegrade Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Factors Impacting Potency Preservation

    Article • September 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Thomas Ahlering

  15. A Multinational, Multi-institutional Study Comparing Positive Surgical Margin Rates Among 22 393 Open, Laparoscopic, and Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy Patients

    Article • European Urology, September 2014, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  16. Generation of “Virtual” Control Groups for Single Arm Prostate Cancer Adjuvant Trials

    Article • PLOS One, January 2014, PLOS

    Thomas Ahlering

  17. The M elbourne Consensus Statement on the early detection of prostate cancer

    Article • BJU International, January 2014, Wiley

    Dr Stacy Loeb, Thomas Ahlering

  18. Editorial Comment

    Article • The Journal of Urology, November 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  19. Detailed Analysis of Patients with Metastasis to the Prostatic Anterior Fat Pad Lymph Nodes: A Multi-Institutional Study

    Article • The Journal of Urology, August 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  20. Robotic Surgery

    Article • The Cancer Journal, March 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  21. Preventing Perioperative Complications of Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Urology, February 2013, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  22. Preserving Continence During Robotic Prostatectomy

    Article • Current Urology Reports, December 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Thomas Ahlering

  23. Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: 5-Year Oncological and Biochemical Outcomes

    Article • The Journal of Urology, December 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  24. The Application of Regional Hypothermia Using Transrectal Cooling During Radical Prostatectomy: Mitigation of Surgical Inflammatory Damage to Preserve Continence

    Article • Journal of Endourology, December 2012, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  25. Best Practices in Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Recommendations of the Pasadena Consensus Panel

    Article • European Urology, September 2012, Elsevier

    Giacomo Novara, Thomas Ahlering

  26. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies Reporting Potency Rates After Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • European Urology, September 2012, Elsevier

    Giacomo Novara, Thomas Ahlering

  27. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies Reporting Oncologic Outcome After Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • European Urology, September 2012, Elsevier

    Giacomo Novara, Thomas Ahlering

  28. Athermal Tension Adjustable Suture Ligation of the Vascular Pedicle During Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, July 2012, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  29. Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy in Umbilical Hernia Patients: University of California, Irvine, Technique for Port Placement and Repair

    Article • Urology, June 2012, Elsevier

    Hak Lee, Thomas Ahlering

  30. Rectal Injury During Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Incidence and Management

    Article • The Journal of Urology, November 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  31. Re: Impact of Posterior Musculofascial Reconstruction on Early Continence After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Results of a Prospective Parallel Group Trial

    Article • European Urology, October 2011, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  32. Simple Method to Predict Return of Continence After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, September 2011, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  33. Transverse Versus Vertical Camera Port Incision in Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Effect on Incisional Hernias and Cosmesis

    Article • Urology, September 2011, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  34. Positive Surgical Margins After Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Multi-Institutional Study

    Article • The Journal of Urology, August 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  35. Preliminary Analysis of the Feasibility and Safety of Salvage Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy After Radiation Failure: Multi-Institutional Perioperative and Short-Term Functional Outcomes

    Article • Journal of Endourology, June 2011, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  36. The impact of cavernosal nerve preservation on continence after robotic radical prostatectomy

    Article • BJU International, January 2011, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  37. PCA3 molecular urine assay for prostate cancer: association with pathologic features and impact of collection protocols

    Article • World Journal of Urology, December 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Thomas Ahlering

  38. Impact of Regional Hypothermia on Urinary Continence and Potency After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, July 2010, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  39. Editorial Comment

    Article • Urology, May 2010, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  40. Continence Definition After Radical Prostatectomy Using Urinary Quality of Life: Evaluation of Patient Reported Validated Questionnaires

    Article • The Journal of Urology, April 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  41. Sacrifice of Accessory Pudendal Arteries in Normally Potent Men during Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Does Not Impact Potency

    Article • The Journal of Sexual Medicine, January 2010, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Thomas Ahlering

  42. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the recovery of potency after radical prostatectomy: effect of unilateral vs bilateral nerve sparing

    Article • BJU International, October 2009, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  43. Hypothermic Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Impact on Continence

    Article • Journal of Endourology, September 2009, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  44. Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Current Evaluation of Surgical Margins in Clinically Low-, Intermediate-, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer

    Article • Journal of Endourology, September 2009, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  45. Training, Credentialing, Proctoring and Medicolegal Risks of Robotic Urological Surgery: Recommendations of the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons

    Article • The Journal of Urology, September 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  46. Hypothermic Nerve-sparing Radical Prostatectomy: Rationale, Feasibility, and Effect on Early Continence

    Article • Urology, April 2009, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  47. Long-Term Impact of a Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Mini Fellowship Training Program on Postgraduate Urological Practice Patterns

    Article • The Journal of Urology, February 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  48. Single Institution 2-Year Patient Reported Validated Sexual Function Outcomes After Nerve Sparing Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • The Journal of Urology, January 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  49. Evaluation of Long-Term Thermal Injury Using Cautery During Nerve Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy

    Article • Urology, December 2008, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  50. Prostate Weight and Early Potency in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Urology, December 2008, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  51. Zero positive surgical margins after radical prostatectomy: is the end in sight?

    Article • Expert Review of Medical Devices, November 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Thomas Ahlering

  52. Robotic Equipment Malfunction During Robotic Prostatectomy: A Multi-institutional Study

    Article • Journal of Endourology, September 2008, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  53. Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided, Energy-Free, Nerve-Sparing Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, September 2008, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  54. Vascular Pedicle Control During Robot-Assisted and Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Bulldog Clamp and Suturing Technique

    Article • Journal of Endourology, September 2008, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  55. Case Report: Omental Splenosis Discovered during Robotic Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, August 2008, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  56. Nomenclature of Robotic Procedures in Urology

    Article • Journal of Endourology, July 2008, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  57. Overcoming Obstacles: Nerve-Sparing Issues in Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, April 2008, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  58. Nerve-sparing techniques in open and laparoscopic prostatectomy

    Article • Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, March 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Thomas Ahlering

  59. Robotic radical prostatectomy: long-term outcomes

    Article • Current Opinion in Urology, March 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  60. Prostate Volume Estimation Using the Ellipsoid Formula Consistently Underestimates Actual Gland Size

    Article • The Journal of Urology, February 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  61. The Effect of Difluoromethylornithine on Decreasing Prostate Size and Polyamines in Men: Results of a Year-Long Phase IIb Randomized Placebo-Controlled Chemoprevention Trial

    Article • Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, February 2008, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

    Thomas Ahlering

  62. Anatomic Excision of Anterior Prostatic Fat at Radical Prostatectomy: Implications for Pathologic Upstaging

    Article • Urology, November 2007, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  63. Combined Inguinal Hernia Repair With Prosthetic Mesh During Transperitoneal Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A 4-Year Experience

    Article • The Journal of Urology, October 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  64. Spread of Thermal Energy and Heat Sinks: Implications for Nerve-Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, October 2007, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  65. Radical Prostatectomy: A Current Perspective

    Article • The Journal of Urology, August 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  66. Impact of Urethral Stump Length on Continence and Positive Surgical Margins in Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

    Article • Urology, July 2007, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  67. Impact of Cautery versus Cautery-Free Preservation of Neurovascular Bundles on Early Return of Potency

    Article • Journal of Endourology, August 2006, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  68. Post–robotic prostatectomy urinary continence: Characterization of perfect continence versus occasional dribbling in pad-free men

    Article • Urology, April 2006, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  69. Short-term impact of a robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy ‘mini-residency’ experience on postgraduate urologists' practice patterns

    Article • International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, January 2006, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  70. Robotic prostatectomy: Is it the future?

    Article • Urologic Oncology Seminars and Original Investigations, January 2006, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  71. Update on Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2006, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Thomas Ahlering

  72. Rapid Communication: Early Potency Outcomes with Cautery-Free Neurovascular Bundle Preservation with Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, July 2005, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  73. Feasibility study for robotic radical prostatectomy cautery-free neurovascular bundle preservation

    Article • Urology, May 2005, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  74. RE: AN EVALUATION OF THE DECREASING INCIDENCE OF POSITIVE SURGICAL MARGINS IN A LARGE RETROPUBIC PROSTATECTOMY SERIES

    Article • The Journal of Urology, May 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  75. Impact of obesity on clinical outcomes in robotic prostatectomy

    Article • Urology, April 2005, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  76. Initial Impact of a Dedicated Postgraduate Laparoscopic Mini-Residency on Clinical Practice Patterns

    Article • Journal of Endourology, April 2005, SAGE Publications

    Thomas Ahlering

  77. Robotic radical prostatectomy: A technique to reduce pT2 positive margins

    Article • Urology, December 2004, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  78. Robotic versus laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

    Article • Nature Clinical Practice Urology, December 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Thomas Ahlering

  79. Role of robotics in laparoscopic urologic surgery

    Article • Urologic Clinics of North America, November 2004, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  80. Anatomic Guide for Port Placement for DaVinci Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • Journal of Endourology, August 2004, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Thomas Ahlering

  81. LAPAROSCOPIC ASSISTED RADICAL CYSTECTOMY WITH ILEAL NEOBLADDER: A COMPARISON WITH THE OPEN APPROACH

    Article • The Journal of Urology, August 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  82. Robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy with a single assistant

    Article • Urology, June 2004, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  83. Robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy: a comparison of one surgeon's outcomes

    Article • Urology, May 2004, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  84. Successful Transfer of Open Surgical Skills to a Laparoscopic Environment Using a Robotic Interface: Initial Experience With Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

    Article • The Journal of Urology, November 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  85. Robotic Revelation

    Article • Journal of the American College of Surgeons, October 2003, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  86. Technique for laparoscopic running urethrovesical anastomosis:the single knot method

    Article • Urology, April 2003, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering

  87. Seminal vesicle involvement in patients with D1 disease predicts early prostate specific antigen recurrence and metastasis after radical prostatectomy and early androgen ablation

    Article • Cancer, March 2002, Wiley

    Thomas Ahlering

  88. Editorial

    Article • The Journal of Urology, February 1997, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Thomas Ahlering

  89. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: Clinical findings and surgical considerations

    Article • Urology, March 1994, Elsevier

    Thomas Ahlering