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Zachary Ells is a rising researcher at the intersection of urologic oncology and digital surgical innovation. His work centers on two transformative areas: precision radioguided surgery for recurrent prostate cancer and accessible 3D virtual reality (VR) anatomical modeling for presurgical planning. In his most cited work, Ells led a prospective exploratory trial evaluating PSMA radioguided salvage lymphadenectomy for prostate cancer recurrence after initial surgery. This study demonstrated the feasibility and short-term clinical benefits of targeting PSMA-avid lesions during salvage lymph node dissection, offering a personalized approach to managing biochemical recurrence—a notoriously challenging clinical scenario. With 4 citations since 2024, this work is already shaping salvage treatment paradigms. Ells also pioneered a free, open-source method for converting DICOM images into patient-specific 3D-VR anatomical models, democratizing access to advanced surgical visualization. This innovation, published in 2025, empowers surgeons worldwide to perform low-cost, high-fidelity presurgical planning without proprietary software. By combining targeted radioguided therapy with accessible VR modeling, Ells is advancing both the precision and equity of surgical oncology—making him a compelling voice for the next generation of surgeon-scientists.
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