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About
Maxine Tran is a leading urological surgeon-researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive treatments for kidney cancer, particularly through robotic-assisted surgery and innovative imaging technologies. Her major contributions include pioneering the Nephron Sparing Treatment (NEST) trial, a landmark feasibility study comparing percutaneous cryoablation to robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for small renal masses, which addresses the critical need for high-level evidence in this area. She has also developed novel tools like pneumatically attachable flexible rails for track-guided ultrasound scanning during partial nephrectomy, enhancing intraoperative tumor margin identification. With over 120 citations across her most-cited papers, Tran’s impact is evident in her work on optimizing surgical outcomes, including studies on early mitomycin C instillation after nephroureterectomy and the safety of robotic surgery in complex cases like horseshoe kidneys. Her notable achievements include advancing semi-autonomous manipulation in laparoscopic surgery and creating interactive 3D reconstructions for pre-operative planning in renal fusion anomalies. Tran’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering tangible improvements in precision, safety, and patient-centered care for kidney cancer treatment.
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