Brent Cleveland
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2
Total Citations
27
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2
About
Brent Cleveland is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex kidney tumors. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy, comparative surgical outcomes, and the management of renal masses in challenging clinical scenarios, such as solitary kidneys. Cleveland’s major contributions provide compelling evidence that robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) is a safe and effective alternative to traditional open surgery, even for high-complexity tumors. In a matched-pairs study of intermediate and high complexity tumors, he demonstrated that RPN significantly reduces high-grade postoperative complications, blood loss, and hospital stays compared to open surgery—findings that have helped shift clinical practice toward less invasive approaches. His work on tumors in solitary kidneys further supports the expanding role of robotics in nephron-sparing surgery, offering patients better recovery without compromising oncologic outcomes. With over 27 citations across his most influential papers, Cleveland’s research is shaping modern urologic oncology, making robotic surgery more accessible for patients with the most challenging renal tumors.
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- 2Robotic and open partial nephrectomy for tumors in a solitary kidney11 citations · 2020