Laura Horodyski

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Laura Horodyski is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of robotic-assisted surgery. Her research centers on optimizing surgical techniques and improving patient recovery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive oncology and complex reconstructive procedures. Horodyski’s most impactful contribution is her landmark study on the “Safe transition to opioid-free pathway after robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy” (2021, 7 citations), which provides a critical framework for reducing postoperative opioid dependence—a major public health concern. She has also advanced the field with her innovative description of a “Totally robotic intracorporeal Monti-Yang continent ileovesicostomy” (2021, 4 citations), demonstrating the feasibility of entirely robotic approaches for complex urinary reconstruction in patients with prior surgeries. Further showcasing her technical expertise, Horodyski reported a rare case of “Robotic partial nephrectomy with inferior vena cava thrombectomy” (2021, 1 citation), successfully managing a challenging renal mass with level 1 IVC thrombus. Through these contributions, she is not only refining surgical precision but also championing safer, more patient-centered recovery pathways, establishing herself as a rising leader in the next generation of robotic urology.