Alexandre R. Zlotta
University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto
Papers
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Total Citations
60
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About
Dr. Alexandre R. Zlotta is a leading urologic oncologist whose research has profoundly shaped the management of genitourinary cancers, with a particular focus on bladder and prostate cancer. His work addresses critical challenges in the field, including the treatment of bladder cancer in the elderly—a growing concern as life expectancy increases. His seminal 2016 paper on this topic (32 citations) challenges conventional age-based cutoffs, advocating for physiological rather than chronological age in treatment decisions, thereby improving outcomes for a vulnerable patient population. Dr. Zlotta has also made significant contributions to surgical technique, notably in his 2010 study on bladder cuff resection during nephroureterectomy (13 citations), which provides evidence-based guidance for urologists. Additionally, his comparative research on health-related quality of life in robotic versus open radical prostatectomy (9 citations) has informed patient counseling and surgical decision-making. Beyond these specific studies, Dr. Zlotta has helped shape the broader treatment continuum for genitourinary cancers, as highlighted in his 2011 work (6 citations) from the Interactive Genitourinary Cancer Conference. His research consistently bridges the gap between clinical practice and patient-centered outcomes, making him a respected voice in urologic oncology.
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- 1Treatment of bladder cancer in the elderly32 citations · 2016
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