Heather J. Chalfin
Johns Hopkins Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University
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About
Dr. Heather J. Chalfin is a urologic oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for genitourinary cancers, particularly testicular and prostate malignancies. Her most cited work, a 2016 review on robotic primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for Stage I testicular cancer, established key indications and outcomes for this minimally invasive approach, earning 14 citations. She has also advanced the field of nephron-sparing surgery, developing a novel multiplex score to predict outcomes of partial nephrectomy for patients with multiple renal tumors (2023). Additionally, Dr. Chalfin’s investigation into patterns of pelvic lymph node dissection during radical prostatectomy for low-risk men (2017) highlights her commitment to refining surgical staging and reducing overtreatment. Her contributions are shaping evidence-based practices in urologic oncology, with a focus on personalized risk assessment and minimally invasive techniques that improve patient recovery and oncologic control.
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