Rachel Esler
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About
Rachel Esler is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving the diagnosis and surgical management of prostate and kidney cancers. Her most impactful contribution is a landmark 2021 study involving over 1,100 men, which demonstrated that PSMA PET/CT imaging can detect clinically significant prostate cancers missed by standard multiparametric MRI, offering critical implications for preoperative staging and treatment planning. This highly cited work (33 citations) has helped shape evolving imaging protocols in prostate cancer care. Esler has also advanced surgical techniques, publishing a step-by-step video guide for robot-assisted orthotopic “W” ileal neobladder reconstruction in male patients, a complex procedure for bladder replacement after cystectomy. Additionally, she has investigated postoperative safety, showing that systematic Doppler ultrasonography after partial nephrectomy can identify asymptomatic pseudoaneurysms, enabling pre-emptive embolization to prevent life-threatening hemorrhage. Through these contributions, Esler bridges diagnostic innovation and surgical precision, directly impacting patient outcomes in urologic oncology.
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