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About
Patrick Kilday is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for kidney and prostate cancers, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic approaches. His major contributions include leading the ROSULA Collaborative Group’s landmark multi-institutional analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, which demonstrated comparable outcomes and helped establish robotic surgery as a safe, effective option for renal masses. Kilday’s research also explores the impact of surgeon experience, patient obesity, and smoking cessation on surgical outcomes and recovery, providing actionable insights for optimizing patient care. With over 138 citations across his most-cited papers, his work has shaped clinical guidelines and surgical training. Notably, his nephrometry score-matched study comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open partial nephrectomy (28 citations) is widely referenced for its rigorous methodology. Kilday’s investigations into quality-of-life outcomes after prostatectomy and his case report on robotic excision of a urachal cyst highlight his commitment to addressing both oncologic and functional patient concerns. His research consistently bridges surgical innovation with real-world patient outcomes, making him a respected voice in urologic oncology.
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