Julia B. Finkelstein
New York University, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Papers
6
Total Citations
298
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About
Dr. Julia B. Finkelstein is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgery for children. Her major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic techniques for complex congenital conditions, such as ureteroureterostomy for duplex systems with ureteral ectopia, and in optimizing postoperative care—including championing stentless pediatric robotic pyeloplasty and exploring the viability of outpatient procedures. Her most cited work, a comprehensive comparison of open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (132 citations), established foundational benchmarks for surgical outcomes and cost analysis. With a career spanning over 300 citations, Dr. Finkelstein’s innovative "just do the math" framework for infant robotic candidacy has been particularly influential, guiding surgeons in patient selection. Her research not only expands the boundaries of what is surgically possible in pediatric urology but also prioritizes functional recovery and reduced hospital stays, making her a leading voice in the safe integration of robotics into children’s surgical care.
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- 2How to decide which infant can have robotic surgery? Just do the math67 citations · 2015
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- 5Is outpatient robotic pyeloplasty feasible?16 citations · 2016
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