Grenville Oades
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Papers
2
Total Citations
4
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2
About
Grenville Oades is a dedicated researcher and patient advocate whose work centers on kidney cancer care, surgical oncology, and the critical role of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in shaping meaningful research. His major contributions bridge clinical practice and patient-centered outcomes, most notably through a landmark study offering a decade-long insight into patient views on kidney cancer care delivery. This work underscores how integrating patient perspectives into research priority-setting leads to tangible, impactful programmes that directly address real-world needs. Additionally, Oades has critically examined surgical practices, such as the use of frozen section analysis during partial nephrectomy, challenging conventional wisdom by demonstrating its unreliability and lack of impact on outcomes—a finding that encourages more evidence-based approaches to achieving clear margins while preserving renal function. Though his citation counts are modest, the depth and relevance of his contributions highlight a career dedicated to improving both the science and the humanity of kidney cancer care. His advocacy for PPIE stands as a model for researchers seeking to ensure that clinical advancements align with what patients truly value.
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- 1A decade long insight into patient views on kidney cancer care delivery2 citations · 2024
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