William J. Badger
CancerCare, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Albany Medical Center Hospital
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About
William J. Badger is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work spans the critical intersection of medical liability, patient safety, and minimally invasive surgical innovation. His landmark study, “Medical Malpractice in Urology, 1985 to 2004,” analyzed 469 consecutive closed claims with indemnity payments, providing the first comprehensive data on the factors driving the 57% spike in urology malpractice premiums. With 54 citations, this work remains foundational for understanding litigation patterns and risk management in urology. Dr. Badger is also a pioneer in robotic-assisted urologic surgery. He reported the first robotically assisted excision of the ovarian vein for intermittent ureteral obstruction, demonstrating the expanding applications of robotic platforms beyond traditional indications. Additionally, his description of robot-assisted laparoscopic excision and ureteroureterostomy for congenital midureteral stricture—a rare condition typically managed in infants—showcases his technical expertise in adapting advanced minimally invasive techniques to complex pediatric and adult reconstructive challenges. Through these contributions, Dr. Badger has advanced both the medicolegal understanding of urologic practice and the surgical toolkit for treating ureteral pathology.
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