Michael Avallone
University of Miami, University of Colorado Denver, The Medical Center of Aurora
Papers
4
Total Citations
105
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About
Dr. Michael Avallone is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive, robotic-assisted techniques for complex reconstructive urology. His major contributions center on developing and refining nephron-sparing and tissue-sparing approaches, particularly for challenging conditions like bladder neck contractures, ureteral strictures, and bladder diverticula. Notably, his 2012 study on the cost comparison of nephron-sparing treatments for cT1a renal masses (53 citations) provides crucial economic data to guide clinical decision-making. Dr. Avallone has pioneered the use of buccal mucosal grafts in robotic-assisted laparoscopic subtrigonal inlay for refractory bladder neck contracture (29 citations) and has innovated the use of intravesical methylene blue to precisely identify the diverticular neck during robotic diverticulectomy (21 citations). His work on robotic-assisted buccal mucosal graft ureteroplasty for recurrent ureteral strictures further underscores his commitment to expanding the boundaries of reconstructive surgery. Through these contributions, Dr. Avallone has significantly impacted the field by demonstrating that complex urologic reconstructions can be performed safely and effectively with robotic assistance, improving patient outcomes and recovery.
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- 1Cost comparison of nephron-sparing treatments for cT1a renal masses53 citations · 2012
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