Papers
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Total Citations
180
H-Index
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About
Marlon Perera is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work spans surgical innovation, cancer outcomes, and health services research. His key contributions center on improving the quality and safety of minimally invasive surgery—particularly in laparoscopic and robotic procedures—and on understanding national trends in the surgical management of prostate and renal cancers. Perera is perhaps best known for his pioneering work on laparoscopic lens fogging, a common but critical intraoperative problem; his two most cited papers (40 and 35 citations) provide both a contemporary review of optical loss during surgery and a scientific model to solve lens fogging in standard and robotic laparoscopes. He has also made significant contributions to the field of robotic pelvic exenteration for advanced malignancies, with a 2020 paper (27 citations) describing techniques and outcomes for complex urological and rectal cancers. Using large-scale Medicare claims data, Perera has documented shifting surgical patterns, including the declining use of radical prostatectomy despite increased robotics, and the rising adoption of nephron-sparing surgery for renal tumors. His work on salvage prostatectomy and postoperative Doppler ultrasonography further demonstrates his commitment to reducing surgical morbidity and improving patient safety. With over 170 citations across his top ten papers, Perera’s research directly influences surgical practice and policy.
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