Erin Egan

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Dr. Erin Egan is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on patient-centered outcomes in robotic-assisted procedures. Her major contributions lie in comparing the da Vinci single-port (SP) robotic system with the traditional multiport (MP) platform, investigating whether a single, smaller incision can meaningfully improve the patient experience. Through landmark studies—including a prospective analysis (15 citations) and a retrospective cohort study (14 citations)—Dr. Egan has systematically evaluated key metrics such as postoperative pain, cosmetic satisfaction, and hospitalization duration. Her research provides critical evidence that the SP system may offer tangible advantages from the patient’s perspective, helping to shape clinical decision-making and surgical innovation. By prioritizing patient-reported outcomes over technical metrics alone, Dr. Egan’s work bridges the gap between surgical engineering and real-world recovery. Her findings are increasingly influential among urologists and robotic surgeons seeking to optimize both procedural efficacy and quality of life. For students and researchers, Dr. Egan’s career exemplifies how rigorous comparative effectiveness research can drive meaningful evolution in surgical practice.