Pranay Krishnan
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University
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About
Pranay Krishnan is a radiation oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer, with a particular emphasis on reducing treatment-related toxicity and managing disease recurrence. His work addresses two critical challenges in prostate SBRT: minimizing acute urinary morbidity and developing salvage strategies for local failures. In his highly cited 2016 study (24 citations), Krishnan demonstrated that combining prophylactic alpha-adrenergic antagonists with urethral dose reduction significantly lowers acute urinary toxicity following prostate SBRT—a finding that has directly influenced clinical protocols to improve patient quality of life during treatment. His 2020 work on managing isolated local failures after SBRT (5 citations) provides a framework for identifying and treating recurrences in low-to-intermediate risk patients, offering guidance on salvageable disease patterns that preserve curative options. Krishnan’s contributions are particularly valuable in the era of dose-escalated radiotherapy, where balancing tumor control with organ preservation is paramount. By systematically addressing both acute side effects and long-term failure management, his research helps refine SBRT as a safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment for prostate cancer.
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