Nancy Eldred
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Dr. Nancy Eldred is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving surgical outcomes for older men with prostate cancer. Her key research areas include robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), geriatric oncology, and functional recovery after surgery. Her most notable contribution, "Perioperative and Functional Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Octogenarian Men" (2020), is a landmark study that systematically examined the safety and efficacy of RARP in patients aged 80 and older—a population often underrepresented in surgical trials. By analyzing perioperative complications, continence, and oncologic control in 46 octogenarian men, Eldred demonstrated that advanced age alone should not preclude patients from undergoing minimally invasive prostate surgery. This work has garnered 12 citations and provides critical evidence for shared decision-making in elderly patients. Dr. Eldred’s research bridges a vital gap in urologic oncology, empowering clinicians to offer curative treatment to older adults without compromising quality of life. Her findings continue to influence clinical guidelines and inspire further investigation into age-specific surgical outcomes.
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