Vidit Sharma, M.D.

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• Exploration of HRQOL and Urinary Outcomes Following Partial Cystectomy Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to explore and compare urinary outcomes in postoperative partial cystectomy patients and matched radical cystectomy patients through patient-filled questionnaires. Also, to explore and compare health related quality of life in postoperative partial cystectomy and matched radical cystectomy patients using patient-filled questionnaires. Additionally, to explore the relationship of patient-specific characteristics, ranging from demographic characteristics and clinicopathologic characteristics, on variation in HRQOL and urinary outcomes among the partial cystectomy and radical cystectomy cohorts

• Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy to Stage Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to use upper gastro-intestinal flexible echoendoscopes in radical cystectomy specimens to determine if EUS technology can improve the staging of Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder (UCB). In this study, radical cystectomy specimens with urothelial carcinoma will be interrogated with echoendoscopes and EUS-guided core needle biopsies ex vivo immediately after the bladder is removed, ensuring no risk to the patient.