Kristen McAlpine
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About
Kristen McAlpine is a urological researcher whose work centers on shared decision-making and surgical outcomes for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Her major contributions lie in the development and evaluation of patient decision aids (PtDAs) for the surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms—tools designed to help patients navigate the growing array of treatment options. Her most-cited paper (17 citations) assesses the acceptability of an online PtDA that includes all guideline-approved surgical modalities, while a companion study (15 citations) details the aid’s development. McAlpine has also advanced the evidence base for robotic surgery, demonstrating in a 13-citation study that robotic prostatectomy improves transfusion rates and perioperative outcomes, even during the learning curve of multiple surgeons. This work, conducted at a Canadian academic centre, challenges earlier trial data and supports broader implementation of robotic techniques. By bridging patient-centered tools with rigorous surgical evaluation, McAlpine’s research empowers patients and clinicians alike, making complex urological decisions more transparent and outcomes more predictable.
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