Mara Koelker

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Mara Koelker is a urologic oncology researcher whose work focuses on optimizing surgical care for prostate and bladder cancer patients. Her most cited study, "Institutional trends and safety profile of same-day discharge for robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy" (2023, 6 citations), provides critical evidence supporting the feasibility and safety of transitioning radical prostatectomy to an outpatient procedure—a shift that could reduce hospital burden and improve patient recovery. In related work, she examined the "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on ambulatory urologic oncology surgeries" (2023, 2 citations), analyzing how the pandemic accelerated trends toward outpatient care for robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT). By documenting both pre- and post-COVID surgical patterns, Koelker’s research offers actionable insights into the resilience and adaptability of urologic oncology practice. Her contributions are especially timely as healthcare systems seek to balance safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes. With a growing citation footprint, Koelker is establishing herself as a thoughtful voice in the movement toward minimally invasive, same-day urologic cancer surgery.