Eitan Katlowitz

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Eitan Katlowitz is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes and health-care efficiency in minimally invasive urologic oncology. His key research areas include robotic-assisted kidney surgery, perioperative care pathways, and the economic impact of surgical innovations. Katlowitz is best known for his pioneering investigation into same-day discharge (SDD) after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN), a procedure traditionally requiring hospital admission. His landmark 2022 study, cited 18 times, rigorously evaluated the safety and cost-effectiveness of SDD, demonstrating that for select patients, this approach can reduce hospital stays and health-care costs without compromising outcomes. This work challenges long-standing inpatient protocols and offers a framework for shifting urologic surgery toward ambulatory care. Beyond this, his research contributes to the broader movement of value-based surgery, balancing patient safety with resource utilization. Katlowitz’s findings have practical implications for surgical planning, hospital policy, and patient counseling, making him a notable voice in the evolution of robotic urology. His work continues to influence how surgeons and institutions approach postoperative recovery, emphasizing efficiency without sacrificing quality.