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About
Basir Tareen is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has advanced the understanding and treatment of complex urological conditions, with a particular focus on ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and the application of robotic surgery. His most influential contribution, a 2007 paper on the pathophysiology and treatment of UPJ obstruction, has garnered 84 citations, serving as a foundational reference for clinicians managing this condition. Tareen was also an early adopter of robotic-assisted techniques, as demonstrated by his 2008 case series on robot-assisted laparoscopic partial cystectomy and diverticulectomy (35 citations), which helped establish the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive approaches for bladder pathologies. His research further extends to critical evaluations of treatment selection in prostate cancer, where he correlated clinical risk factors with pathologic outcomes to refine patient candidacy for active surveillance and brachytherapy. Through these contributions, Tareen has helped bridge the gap between surgical innovation and evidence-based practice, shaping modern urological care.
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- 1Pathophysiology and treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction84 citations · 2007
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