Sharon Durfy

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Sharon Durfy is a urologic surgeon whose research focuses on refining surgical outcomes for patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), particularly through the lens of robotic-assisted pyeloplasty. Her work addresses critical clinical dilemmas: whether presenting symptoms—pain versus nonpain—predict postoperative success, and how to manage patients with equivocal diuretic renograms. In her most cited study (2018, 6 citations), Durfy demonstrated that robotic pyeloplasty yields comparable outcomes regardless of symptom type, challenging assumptions that pain-predominant patients fare better. Her subsequent 2019 paper (2 citations) directly tackled the ambiguity of inconclusive renal scans, showing that even patients with equivocal findings experience significant symptom resolution and improved drainage after surgery. By providing evidence that robotic pyeloplasty is effective across a broader patient spectrum, Durfy has helped reduce diagnostic uncertainty and expand surgical candidacy. Her work, though early in citation impact, offers practical guidance for urologists navigating complex preoperative assessments, ultimately contributing to more personalized, evidence-based decision-making in minimally invasive urology.