Kumaran Mudaliar
NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University, New York Proton Center
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4
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101
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About
Kumaran Mudaliar is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining surgical techniques and outcomes in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His most influential contribution is the development of the anatomical retro-apical technique, a novel synchronous approach to apical dissection that enhances circumferential visualization of the prostatic apex and membranous urethra. This innovation, detailed in his 2010 paper (74 citations), directly addresses the critical challenge of apical margin positivity during robotic prostatectomy. Mudaliar has also advanced the understanding of patient-centered care, leading a cohort study (18 citations) that examines expectations and satisfaction in men undergoing RARP. His research further explores clinicopathological strategies to identify contralateral prostate cancer involvement in candidates for focal therapy (6 citations), helping to refine patient selection for less invasive treatments. Additionally, he contributed to a multi-institutional study on the surgical learning curve for robotic prostatectomy (3 citations), providing valuable insights for training and quality improvement. Through these works, Mudaliar has helped shape both the technical precision and the patient experience of modern prostate cancer surgery.
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