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About
Conrad M. Tobert is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes in kidney cancer and prostate cancer, with a particular focus on nephron-sparing techniques and robotic surgery. His most influential contributions lie in the comparative analysis of nephrometry scoring systems—such as RENAL, PADUA, CSA, and PAVP—to predict functional outcomes after partial nephrectomy, a study that has garnered 22 citations and helped refine patient selection for kidney-sparing surgery. His 2013 paper on the differential use of partial nephrectomy for intermediate and high complexity tumors, with 38 citations, remains a key reference for understanding variability in utilization rates and advocating for broader adoption of nephron-sparing approaches. Tobert has also advanced perioperative care, notably through a modified technique for suprapubic catheter placement after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy that reduces catheter-associated complications (10 citations). More recently, he has contributed to statewide quality improvement initiatives, including a MUSIC-KIDNEY analysis of single-port robotic partial nephrectomy outcomes in Michigan. His work on pelvic lymph node dissection utility in intermediate-risk prostate cancer further underscores his commitment to evidence-based, risk-stratified surgical decision-making.
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