Divya Ajay

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Rochester Medical Center

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Divya Ajay is a rising urologic surgeon-scientist whose work centers on robotic reconstructive surgery and perioperative outcomes in prostate cancer care. Her most-cited narrative review, “Narrative review of flaps and grafts in robotic reconstructive urologic surgery” (2024, 7 citations), systematically examines how robotic platforms enable precise tissue transfer—using flaps and grafts for ureteral substitution, dead space obliteration, and as mesh alternatives—leveraging the robot’s deep pelvic access and minimally invasive advantages. This work, alongside a companion review (3 citations), establishes a foundational framework for integrating reconstructive techniques into robotic urology. Ajay also investigates functional recovery after radical prostatectomy; her study on perioperative factors contributing to delayed return of continence (2022, 1 citation) identifies race and comorbidities as key predictors, highlighting disparities in post-surgical quality of life. By bridging technical innovation with patient-centered outcomes, Ajay’s research informs both surgical practice and equitable care. Her contributions are particularly valuable for trainees and researchers exploring the intersection of robotics, reconstructive urology, and health equity.