Bryan G. Maxwell

About

Bryan G. Maxwell is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work has shaped our understanding of perioperative safety in urologic oncology. His key research areas include comparative effectiveness of surgical approaches, minimally invasive surgery, and the use of large national databases to evaluate real-world outcomes. Maxwell’s major contributions center on leveraging the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to compare laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgical techniques. His landmark 2013 study on nephrectomy trends and outcomes (69 citations) provided critical evidence that minimally invasive approaches reduce complications and shorten hospital stays compared to open surgery. That same year, his parallel analysis of prostatectomy outcomes (64 citations) demonstrated that laparoscopic and robotic procedures offer superior perioperative safety profiles over traditional open prostatectomy. These studies have been widely cited by surgeons and policymakers seeking to optimize surgical decision-making. Maxwell’s work exemplifies how large-scale administrative data can be harnessed to improve patient care, making him a respected voice in evidence-based surgical practice. His research continues to inform clinical guidelines and training standards in urologic surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Trends and perioperative outcomes for laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database

   69 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Perioperative Outcomes for Laparoscopic and Robotic Compared With Open Prostatectomy Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database

   64 citations · 2013
3. 3
   151 PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES FOR LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC PROSTATECTOMY USING THE NATIONAL SURGICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NSQIP) DATABASE

   2 citations · 2013

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