David Sands

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David Sands is a leading researcher in urologic oncology, with a primary focus on optimizing perioperative care for patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His major contributions center on advancing same-day discharge (SDD) protocols, demonstrating that, with careful patient selection, SDD is both safe and effective in the context of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). His landmark systematic review and meta-analysis, which has garnered over a dozen citations, rigorously evaluated perioperative outcomes, complication and readmission rates, as well as patient satisfaction and cost data, providing the highest level of evidence to support this shift in standard of care. This work has been instrumental in helping institutions worldwide implement efficient, patient-centered SDD pathways. Sands’ research is notable for its direct clinical impact, bridging the gap between surgical innovation and practical, value-based care. His findings not only improve patient recovery experiences but also reduce healthcare costs, marking him as a key figure in the modernization of urologic surgery.