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Total Citations
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About
David F. Jarrard is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has centered on advancing the surgical management of prostate cancer, particularly through the refinement and validation of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). His major contributions include demonstrating that robotic and open prostatectomy yield comparable positive margin rates in low- and intermediate-risk patients, a critical finding that helped establish RALP as a safe, effective alternative. Jarrard also pioneered techniques to improve surgical safety and outcomes, including a method for managing large median lobes—a challenging anatomical variant—and strategies to identify and preserve accessory pudendal vessels to maintain erectile function. His research on operative time’s impact on venous thromboembolic risk (cited 35 times) has informed perioperative protocols, while his work on tissue integrity after robotic surgery (27 citations) validated the use of robotic specimens for molecular analysis. With over 150 citations across his most influential papers, Jarrard has shaped modern urologic oncology by merging technical innovation with rigorous outcomes research, making him a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery.
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