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Dr. Teele Kuusk is a pioneering surgeon whose research sits at the intersection of urologic oncology and advanced robotic surgery, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for complex kidney and prostate cancers. Her work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of sentinel node biopsy (SNB) in urologic malignancies. In a landmark 2017 study (32 citations), she critically evaluated the controversial role of adding SNB to extended pelvic lymph node dissection during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, providing crucial data on its impact on biochemical recurrence. Dr. Kuusk has also made significant contributions to renal surgery, authoring the first comprehensive case report on robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy in a horseshoe kidney (2017, 34 citations) and establishing the safety and technique for sentinel lymph node biopsy in renal tumors (2019, 10 citations). Her clinical expertise extends to investigating how patient factors like body mass index affect perioperative outcomes in robotic upper urinary tract surgery (2021, 8 citations), and she is at the forefront of integrating virtual 3D modeling for pre- and intraoperative guidance during partial nephrectomy (2021). Through these innovations, Dr. Kuusk continues to refine minimally invasive approaches that reduce morbidity while maintaining oncologic precision.