Pooja Gogana

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Pooja Gogana is a urologic researcher whose work focuses on improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer, particularly within the Veteran’s Affairs healthcare system. Her most impactful study, "Contemporary Comparison of Open to Robotic Prostatectomy at a Veteran’s Affairs Hospital" (2018, 8 citations), addresses a critical gap in the literature by comparing the effectiveness of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) versus open radical prostatectomy (ORP) specifically in the veteran population—a group with a higher incidence of prostate cancer than the general public. This work highlights her commitment to evidence-based surgical decision-making and health equity for military veterans. Gogana’s research is notable for its practical implications, offering insights that directly influence clinical protocols in VA hospitals. By focusing on a traditionally underserved demographic, she contributes to a more nuanced understanding of surgical outcomes, ensuring that veterans receive care tailored to their unique needs. Her contributions underscore the importance of comparative effectiveness research in urologic oncology.