Rebecca Ortiz
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About
Dr. Rebecca Ortiz is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical outcomes and health equity in urologic oncology. Her primary research areas include robotic and laparoscopic surgery, venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis, and the role of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in prostate cancer staging. In her most cited work (14 citations), Dr. Ortiz demonstrated the feasibility of using direct oral anticoagulants for VTE prophylaxis following robot-assisted radical cystectomy, offering a potential shift in perioperative care for bladder cancer patients. She has also contributed critical insights into gender disparities in surgical volume, analyzing robotic and laparoscopic trends across urology and other subspecialties (4 citations). Most recently, her 2024 study revealed that lower-quality mpMRI may underestimate extraprostatic extension in higher-grade prostate tumors, challenging current risk stratification paradigms. Dr. Ortiz’s work not only refines surgical protocols but also highlights systemic inequities, making her a rising voice in evidence-based, patient-centered urologic research.
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