Carrie Laborde

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Dr. Carrie Laborde is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose work centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating adolescent genitourinary cancers. Her most influential contribution, the 2011 study "Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection in an Adolescent Population," has garnered 40 citations and established a new standard of care for young patients with paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and testicular germ-cell tumors (T-GCT). By demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted laparoscopy for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), Laborde helped translate adult robotic surgical principles into the pediatric realm, reducing postoperative morbidity while maintaining oncologic rigor. This work is particularly notable for its focus on an adolescent population—a group often overlooked in surgical innovation—and for bridging the gap between traditional open surgery and emerging robotic platforms. Beyond this landmark paper, Laborde’s research portfolio consistently advances the frontiers of pediatric urologic oncology, emphasizing precision, recovery, and long-term quality of life. Her contributions have not only shaped clinical protocols but also inspired a generation of surgeons to adopt robotic approaches in complex pediatric cases, cementing her reputation as a leader in the field.