William P. Parker
University of Kansas Medical Center, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo Clinic
Papers
3
Total Citations
52
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3
About
Dr. William P. Parker is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on reconstructive urology and the surgical management of urologic cancers, particularly renal cell carcinoma. He is a key member of the Trauma and Urologic Reconstructive Network of Surgeons (TURNS), contributing to multi-institutional studies that advance complex surgical techniques. Dr. Parker’s major contributions include pioneering robotic-assisted reconstruction for refractory vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis, a challenging complication following prostate cancer treatment, with his landmark 2021 study (28 citations) demonstrating durable outcomes. He has also significantly impacted the understanding of partial nephrectomy outcomes, authoring a contemporary update on patient factors associated with 30-day complications (20 citations) and investigating the clinical value of early postoperative imaging (4 citations), which informs surveillance guidelines for renal-cell carcinoma. His work has been cited over 50 times, reflecting its influence on surgical practice and patient care. Dr. Parker’s research bridges the gap between technical innovation and evidence-based postoperative management, making him a respected voice in urologic oncology and reconstructive surgery.
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- 3Findings and Impact of Early Imaging After Partial Nephrectomy4 citations · 2016