Robert R. Torrey
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About
Dr. Robert R. Torrey is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted surgery for bladder cancer. His primary research focus is on standardizing the analysis of complications and outcomes following robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC), a critical area where data was previously inconsistent. Dr. Torrey’s major contributions include landmark studies that established a standardized framework for reporting both the frequency and severity of complications after RARC, with his 2012 paper on this topic garnering 150 citations. He further refined this work by comparing complication rates by urinary diversion type, a 2013 study cited 116 times, providing surgeons with essential data to guide patient counseling and surgical planning. Beyond complication analysis, Dr. Torrey has evaluated functional outcomes for continent urinary diversions and intermediate-term oncologic outcomes for urothelial carcinoma, demonstrating the durability and safety of the robotic approach. His research, conducted at City of Hope Cancer Center, has been instrumental in making RARC a safer, more predictable option for patients, shaping modern urologic oncology practice.
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