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Total Citations
168
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About
Timothy A. Masterson is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the modern approach to robotic-assisted surgery for genitourinary cancers, particularly testicular, prostate, and renal malignancies. His research provides critical, evidence-based comparisons between robotic and open surgical techniques, demonstrating that robotic approaches can reduce complications, blood loss, and hospital stays—even for complex cases like high-complexity kidney tumors and surgeries on solitary kidneys. His landmark 2019 study on robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer, cited 64 times, established a safer pathway for this challenging procedure. Masterson has also advanced the field through longitudinal analyses, including a 20-year institutional review of partial nephrectomy outcomes, and contributed to the understanding of rare histologies like clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma. With over 150 citations across his most influential works, Masterson’s contributions are essential reading for any surgeon or researcher seeking to optimize oncologic outcomes while minimizing surgical morbidity. His work continues to guide the safe, effective expansion of robotics in urologic oncology.
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- 2Advances in Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy over Time31 citations · 2013
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- 5Robotic and open partial nephrectomy for tumors in a solitary kidney11 citations · 2020
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