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Dr. Janet Baack Kukreja is a leading urologic oncologist and health services researcher whose work centers on the comparative effectiveness and cost-efficiency of robotic versus open surgery for bladder and prostate cancers. Her landmark 2018 study, “Cost-Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy Using a Propensity-Matched Cohort,” with 34 citations, demonstrated that while robotic cystectomy carries higher upfront costs, it can be cost-effective when accounting for reduced complications and shorter hospital stays—a pivotal insight for hospital systems and insurers. She further advanced the field with her 2021 comparative analysis of robotic and open radical prostatectomy, synthesizing conflicting evidence on key outcomes. Dr. Kukreja has also refined surgical techniques, notably through her work on extended pelvic lymph node dissection during robot-assisted prostatectomy, and has explored gender-specific outcomes in her 2020 study on radical cystectomy in women. Her recent case report on robotic ureterolithotomy for a massively encrusted stent showcases her technical innovation in complex scenarios. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 60, Dr. Kukreja’s research directly informs clinical decision-making and healthcare policy, making her a vital voice in the ongoing debate over surgical value and patient-centered outcomes in urologic oncology.