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Danielle N. Starnes is a dedicated researcher and clinician whose work has centered on advancing patient care in robotic-assisted prostatectomy, a key area of urologic oncology. Her research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes and postoperative recovery for men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Starnes’s most cited paper, “Care of the patient undergoing robotic-assisted prostatectomy” (2006, 11 citations), provides a foundational overview of this minimally invasive technique, highlighting its advantages over traditional open surgery, including reduced pain, trauma, and blood loss. She further contributed to refining postoperative protocols in her study “Application of fibrin sealant at the urethrovesical anastomosis in robotic assisted radical prostatectomy” (2008, 3 citations), which examined the use of fibrin sealant to limit urine leakage and enable earlier removal of catheters and drains, thereby reducing patient morbidity. Additionally, her case study “Robotic prostatectomy surgery” (2006, 2 citations) underscores the critical role of patient education in achieving successful outcomes, addressing the cultural, environmental, and social factors that influence recovery. Through these contributions, Starnes has helped shape best practices in robotic prostatectomy, improving both surgical technique and the patient experience.