Xizi Sun

Duke University

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About

Xizi Sun is a clinical researcher whose work focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes in urologic oncology, particularly in prostate cancer care. Her major contributions center on evaluating the utilization and impact of surgical techniques, such as pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) during radical prostatectomy, within equal-access healthcare systems. In her highly cited 2015 study using the Shared Equal Access Regional Cancer Hospital (SEARCH) database, Sun and colleagues analyzed trends in PLND performance over time, stratified by prostate cancer risk group and surgical approach. This work provided critical insights into how surgical technique influences the thoroughness of lymph node staging, directly impacting treatment decisions and patient prognosis. While her citation count is modest, her research addresses a vital gap in understanding real-world surgical practices across diverse patient populations, highlighting disparities and opportunities for standardization. Sun’s findings underscore the importance of evidence-based surgical protocols in improving outcomes for men with prostate cancer, making her a valuable contributor to the field of urologic oncology and health services research.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Utilization and impact of surgical technique on the performance of pelvic lymph node dissection at radical prostatectomy: Results from the Shared Equal Access Regional Cancer Hospital database
2 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Duke University

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