Martha K. Terris
Augusta University, National Cancer Center of Georgia, Augusta University Health
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About
Dr. Martha K. Terris is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of prostate and kidney cancers, with a particular focus on optimizing functional outcomes without compromising oncologic control. Her landmark work on the Retzius-sparing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) represents her most significant contribution, demonstrating in a seminal 2017 study (84 citations) that this technique delivers superior continence outcomes compared to traditional approaches. Dr. Terris has further explored the applicability of this technique across diverse patient populations, including racial considerations in a 250-case series (15 citations) and its use in the challenging salvage setting (12 citations). Her research portfolio also addresses critical surgical questions in renal surgery, including comparative analyses of open, laparoscopic, and robotic partial nephrectomy (9 citations) and the innovative use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging to enhance tumor delineation during robotic procedures (7 citations). Through her leadership in the Shared Equal Access Regional Cancer Hospital (SEARCH) database, Dr. Terris has provided invaluable insights into surgical outcomes across diverse patient populations, including the impact of obesity on positive surgical margins. Her work has been cited over 170 times, establishing her as a leading voice in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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