Richard S. Matulewicz
Northwestern University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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About
Richard S. Matulewicz is a urologic oncologist whose research focuses on improving surgical outcomes for patients with kidney and bladder cancers. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of perioperative complications and surgical quality in urologic oncology. Matulewicz’s most cited study, with 31 citations, examined the incidence and risk factors of venous thromboembolism after nephrectomy, providing critical data for postoperative management. He also led a national comparison of oncologic quality indicators between open and robotic-assisted radical cystectomy, which garnered 29 citations and helped establish benchmarks for surgical care. His technical contributions include a comparative analysis of vascular bulldog clamps used in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, a study that refined hilar control techniques to minimize blood loss during minimally invasive kidney surgery. More recently, Matulewicz has explored innovations in robotic intracorporeal continent catheterizable pouch construction following cystectomy, demonstrating the evolution of complex reconstructive techniques. His research has been instrumental in shaping evidence-based practices for urologic cancer surgery, directly impacting patient safety and surgical quality.
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