W. Marston Linehan
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Center for Cancer Research
Papers
16
Total Citations
995
H-Index
12
About
W. Marston Linehan is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of kidney and adrenal cancers. His key research areas include robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, nephron-sparing techniques for complex renal tumors, and the surgical treatment of hereditary cancer syndromes like von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease. Linehan’s major contributions include developing and refining robotic partial nephrectomy for challenging cases—such as hilar tumors, masses over 4 cm, and multiple ipsilateral lesions—demonstrating that these procedures are both feasible and oncologically sound. His landmark 2007 paper on robotic partial nephrectomy for complex renal tumors has garnered 238 citations, while his multi-institutional analysis of robotic surgery for renal hilar tumors (166 citations) established a new standard of care. He also advanced robotic partial adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma in VHL patients, preserving adrenal function. Beyond surgery, Linehan contributed to prostate cancer imaging, comparing MRI techniques at 3 Tesla. His work has enabled more patients to undergo kidney-sparing surgery with improved outcomes, cementing his legacy as a leader in urologic oncology and robotic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Complex Renal Tumors: Surgical Technique238 citations · 2007
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- 7Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Partial Adrenalectomy: Initial Experience54 citations · 2010
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