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Stuart Kesler is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has centered on refining robotic-assisted surgical techniques, particularly for prostate cancer. His major contributions lie in evaluating outcomes and complications of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. In his most cited work (41 citations), Kesler investigated whether prior abdominal surgery affects RALP outcomes, finding no significant increase in complications—a reassuring finding for patients with surgical histories. He also established biochemical recurrence rates after RALP (28 citations), demonstrating that positive surgical margins correlate with higher recurrence risk, guiding postoperative surveillance. Kesler’s research on heparin prophylaxis (15 citations) addressed a critical gap, showing limited benefit for venous thromboembolism prevention in robotic prostatectomy, challenging routine use. His seven-year transition study from open to robotic surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center documented improved outcomes with the robotic approach. Beyond prostate cancer, Kesler reported rare fibroepithelial ureteral polyps and assessed surgical complications in elderly patients, finding robotic procedures safe across age groups. His work has directly shaped perioperative protocols and patient counseling, with cumulative citations exceeding 100, establishing him as a practical voice in urologic oncology.