Kathy G Niknejad
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Kathy G. Niknejad is a rising urologic researcher whose work centers on surgical outcomes, health care delivery, and the safety of minimally invasive procedures—particularly in the context of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. Her most-cited paper, "Trends and Safety of Same-day Discharge for Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy," published in 2024, leverages the National Cancer Database to compare pre-pandemic and pandemic-era discharge practices. This study has already garnered 4 citations, signaling its timely relevance to evolving perioperative protocols. Niknejad’s research addresses a critical intersection of surgical innovation and health system resilience, demonstrating that same-day discharge can be safely implemented even during periods of heightened strain. Her work contributes to the broader conversation on optimizing patient recovery while reducing hospital burden—a key priority in modern urology. As an emerging voice in the field, Niknejad is helping to shape evidence-based guidelines that balance patient safety with efficiency. Her findings offer practical insights for surgeons and policymakers alike, marking her as a researcher to watch in the landscape of urologic oncology and surgical quality improvement.
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