Jonathan Brajtbord
Papers
11
Total Citations
329
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About
Jonathan Brajtbord is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has centered on improving outcomes for men with prostate cancer, particularly through the refinement of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). His major contributions include demonstrating that nerve-sparing techniques can be safely applied even in preoperatively high-risk patients, and that high body mass index does not compromise surgical outcomes—findings that have helped broaden the eligibility for minimally invasive surgery. Brajtbord also critically evaluated imaging practices, showing that unnecessary staging scans for low-risk prostate cancer are common (83 citations) and that endorectal MRI has limited ability to predict pT3 disease (47 citations), thereby advocating for more judicious resource use. His research on surgeon experience and technical modifications (61 citations) has informed best practices in robotic surgery. Additionally, he pioneered the use of validated online questionnaires to monitor quality-of-life outcomes after prostatectomy. With over 300 cumulative citations, Brajtbord’s work has directly influenced clinical guidelines and surgical decision-making, making him a key voice in the evidence-based evolution of prostate cancer care.
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- 1Unnecessary Imaging for the Staging of Low-risk Prostate Cancer Is Common83 citations · 2010
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