Heather Crossley
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
Papers
3
Total Citations
155
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About
Dr. Heather Crossley is a leading urologic oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the surgical management of bladder cancer. Her work centers on comparing the outcomes of robotic-assisted versus open radical cystectomy, a major procedure for muscle-invasive disease. Dr. Crossley’s landmark 2012 study, cited over 110 times, provided critical matched-comparison data demonstrating that robotic surgery can achieve comparable oncologic results to open surgery while potentially reducing recovery times. She further advanced the field by leading a multi-institutional study that used a validated, bladder-specific instrument to assess health-related quality of life after these procedures, moving beyond simple survival metrics to understand what matters most to patients. Her research has been instrumental in helping surgeons and patients weigh the trade-offs between surgical approaches, and her work on length of stay following cystectomy has contributed to optimizing perioperative care pathways. Through these highly influential contributions, Dr. Crossley has helped establish an evidence base that supports the safe adoption of minimally invasive techniques in complex bladder cancer surgery, directly impacting clinical practice and patient outcomes.
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Top Papers
- 1Matched Comparison of Robotic-assisted and Open Radical Cystectomy111 citations · 2012
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