William K. Johnston

About

William K. Johnston is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining surgical technique and improving patient outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His primary research areas include surgical standardization, abdominal access safety, and the integration of imaging into operative planning. Johnston’s most impactful contribution is his 2019 study using video review to analyze technical variation in RARP across a statewide surgical collaborative, which has garnered 14 citations and highlights his commitment to evidence-based surgical quality improvement. He has also investigated the morbidity of laparoscopic access, notably exploring Palmer’s point as a safer alternative to traditional periumbilical entry—a topic that remains underexplored in the literature. Additionally, his editorial commentary on MRI’s role in visualizing prostate cancer anatomy underscores his interest in leveraging advanced imaging to preserve neurovascular bundles during surgery. Though his citation counts are modest, Johnston’s work addresses critical gaps in surgical safety and reproducibility, making him a thoughtful voice in the ongoing effort to standardize and enhance robotic urologic procedures.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Using video review to understand the technical variation of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in a statewide surgical collaborative

   14 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Survey of Abdominal Access and Associated Morbidity for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Does Palmer's Point Warrant Further Awareness and Study?

   2 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Editorial Comment on: MRI Displays the Prostatic Cancer Anatomy and Improves the Bundles Management Before Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Schiavina <i>et al</i> .

   2 citations · 2018

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