Mesut Altan
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Dr. Mesut Altan is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on nephrometry scoring systems and their clinical application in renal surgery. His most cited study, "The SPARE score reliably predicts the conversion from open partial to radical nephrectomy" (2021, 2 citations), directly addresses a critical intraoperative dilemma—predicting when a planned partial nephrectomy must be converted to a radical nephrectomy. By rigorously evaluating the predictive power of the SPARE score against other nephrometry tools, Dr. Altan provides surgeons with a validated, practical metric to better anticipate surgical complexity and counsel patients preoperatively. This contribution helps reduce unexpected conversions, thereby preserving renal function whenever possible and improving surgical planning. While his citation count is modest, the clinical relevance of his work is high, offering a tangible decision-support tool for urologists facing challenging renal masses. Dr. Altan’s research exemplifies how focused, outcomes-driven studies can directly enhance surgical precision and patient safety in oncologic urology.
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