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Eila C. Skinner
Urologic oncologist, Urologist, Genitourinary specialist, Female urologist, Urologic specialist
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Urology, American Board of Urology (1992)
- Medical Education: Keck School of Medicine University of Southern CA (1983) CA
- Residency: USC/LAC Medical Center (1988) CA
- Fellowship: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (1990) CA
- Internship: USC/LAC Medical Center (1984) CA
- Board Certification, American Board of Urology, Urology (1992)
- Fellowship, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Urologic Oncology (1990)
- Residency, LAC+USC Medical Center, Urology (1988)
- Internship, LAC+USC Medical Center, General Surgery (1984)
- Medical Education, Keck USC School of Medicine, Medicine (1983)
- AB, Stanford Universtiy, Human Biology (1976)
Honors & Awards
- Outstanding Teacher Award, Keck USC School of Medicine (1997, 98, 2000, 02, 03, 06, 11)
- Faculty Teacher of the Year, USC Department of Urology (1991, 1994, 1997, 2005)
- Janet M. Glasgow Award for Academic Excellence, USC School of Medicine (1983)
- Alpha Omega Alpha, USC School of Medicine (1982)
- Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University (1976)
Administrative Appointments
- Chair, Department of Urology (2012 - Present)
Publications
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Best Practices in Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Reconstruction: Recommendations of the Pasadena Consensus Panel
Wilson, T. G., Guru, K., Rosen, R. C., Wiklund, P., Annerstedt, M., & Catto, J. (2015). Best Practices in Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Reconstruction: Recommendations of the Pasadena Consensus Panel. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 67(3), 363-375. -
Discovery and Validation of Novel Expression Signature for Postcystectomy Recurrence in High-Risk Bladder Cancer
Mitra, A. P., Lam, L. L., Ghadessi, M., Erho, N., Vergara, I. A., & Black, P. C. (2014). Discovery and Validation of Novel Expression Signature for Postcystectomy Recurrence in High-Risk Bladder Cancer. JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, 106(11). -
Endoscopic molecular imaging of human bladder cancer using a CD47 antibody
Pan, Y., Volkmer, J.-P., Mach, K. E., Rouse, R. V., Liu, J.-J., & Liao, J. C. (2014). Endoscopic molecular imaging of human bladder cancer using a CD47 antibody. SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, 6(260). -
Is extended lymphadenectomy of beneficial therapeutic value for T2 urothelial cancer?
Skinner, E. C., & Sagalowsky, A. I. (2014). Is extended lymphadenectomy of beneficial therapeutic value for T2 urothelial cancer?. journal of urology, 191(5), 1206-1208.
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Outcomes of radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy alone in patients with lymph node-positive bladder cancer who are unfit for or who decline adjuvant chemotherapy
Zehnder, P., Studer, U. E., Daneshmand, S., Birkhaeuser, F. D., Skinner, E. C., & Gill, I. S. (2014). Outcomes of radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy alone in patients with lymph node-positive bladder cancer who are unfit for or who decline adjuvant chemotherapy. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 113(4), 554-560.
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Long-term cancer control after radical prostatectomy and bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection for pT3bN0M0 prostate cancer in the prostate-specific antigen era
Fairey, A. S., Daneshmand, S., Skinner, E. C., Schuckman, A., Cai, J., & Lieskovsky, G. (2014). Long-term cancer control after radical prostatectomy and bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection for pT3bN0M0 prostate cancer in the prostate-specific antigen era. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 32(2), 85-91.
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Impact of micropapillary urothelial carcinoma variant histology on survival after radical cystectomy
Fairey, A. S., Daneshmand, S., Wang, L., Schuckman, A., Lieskovsky, G., & Skinner, E. C. (2014). Impact of micropapillary urothelial carcinoma variant histology on survival after radical cystectomy. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 32(2), 110-116.
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Incidence and location of lymph node metastases in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for clinical non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: results from a prospective lymph node mapping study.
Bruins, H. M., Skinner, E. C., Dorin, R. P., Ahmadi, H., Djaladat, H., & Daneshmand, S. (2014). Incidence and location of lymph node metastases in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for clinical non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: results from a prospective lymph node mapping study. Urologic oncology, 32(1), 24 e13-9.
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Effect of gender on outcomes following radical cystectomy for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: a critical analysis of 1,994 patients.
Mitra, A. P., Skinner, E. C., Schuckman, A. K., Quinn, D. I., Dorff, T. B., & Daneshmand, S. (2014). Effect of gender on outcomes following radical cystectomy for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: a critical analysis of 1,994 patients. Urologic oncology, 32(1), 52 e1-9.
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine/cisplatin vs. methotrexate/vinblastine/doxorubicin/cisplatin for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: A retrospective analysis from the University of Southern California
Fairey, A. S., Daneshmand, S., Quinn, D., Dorff, T., Dorin, R., & Skinner, E. C. (2013). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine/cisplatin vs. methotrexate/vinblastine/doxorubicin/cisplatin for muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma of the bladder: A retrospective analysis from the University of Southern California. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 31(8), 1737-1743.
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SWOG S0353: Phase II Trial of Intravesical Gemcitabine in Patients with Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer and Recurrence after 2 Prior Courses of Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
Skinner, E. C., Goldman, B., Sakr, W. A., Petrylak, D. P., Lenz, H.-J., & Thompson, I. M. (2013). SWOG S0353: Phase II Trial of Intravesical Gemcitabine in Patients with Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer and Recurrence after 2 Prior Courses of Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 190(4), 1200-1204.
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Urinary Functional Outcome Following Radical Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal Neobladder Reconstruction in Male Patients
Ahmadi, H., Skinner, E. C., Simma-Chiang, V., Miranda, G., Cai, J., & Daneshmand, S. (2013). Urinary Functional Outcome Following Radical Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal Neobladder Reconstruction in Male Patients. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 189(5), 1782-1788.
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Combination of Molecular Alterations and Smoking Intensity Predicts Bladder Cancer Outcome A Report From the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program
Mitra, A. P., Castelao, J. E., Hawes, D., Tsao-Wei, D. D., Jiang, X., & Cote, R. J. (2013). Combination of Molecular Alterations and Smoking Intensity Predicts Bladder Cancer Outcome A Report From the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program. CANCER, 119(4), 756-765.
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ICUD-EAU International Consultation on Bladder Cancer 2012: Urinary Diversion
Hautmann, R. E., Abol-Enein, H., Davidsson, T., Gudjonsson, S., Hautmann, S. H., & Xu, A. (2013). ICUD-EAU International Consultation on Bladder Cancer 2012: Urinary Diversion. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 63(1), 67-80.
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Radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder reconstruction following prior radical prostatectomy
Huang, E. Y.-H., Skinner, E. C., Boyd, S. D., Cai, J., Miranda, G., & Daneshmand, S. (2012). Radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder reconstruction following prior radical prostatectomy. WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 30(6), 741-745.
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Critical Evaluation of the American Joint Committee on Cancer TNM Nodal Staging System in Patients with Lymph Node-Positive Disease after Radical Cystectomy
Bruins, H. M., Dorin, R. P., Rubino, B., Miranda, G., Cai, J., & Skinner, E. C. (2012). Critical Evaluation of the American Joint Committee on Cancer TNM Nodal Staging System in Patients with Lymph Node-Positive Disease after Radical Cystectomy. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 62(4), 671-676.
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Robotic and Laparoscopic High Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Radical Cystectomy: Technique and Outcomes
Desai, M. M., Berger, A. K., Brandina, R. R., Zehnder, P., Simmons, M., & Gill, I. S. (2012). Robotic and Laparoscopic High Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Radical Cystectomy: Technique and Outcomes. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 61(2), 350-355.
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Super Extended Versus Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Comparative Study
Zehnder, P., Studer, U. E., Skinner, E. C., Dorin, R. P., Cai, J., & Skinner, D. G. (2011). Super Extended Versus Extended Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Comparative Study. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 186(4), 1261-1268.
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Choosing the right urinary diversion: Patient's choice or surgeon's inclination?
Skinner, E. C. (2011). Choosing the right urinary diversion: Patient's choice or surgeon's inclination?. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 29(5), 473-475.
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Disease-Free Survival at 2 or 3 Years Correlates With 5-Year Overall Survival of Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Sonpavde, G., Khan, M. M., Lerner, S. P., Svatek, R. S., Novara, G., & Shariat, S. F. (2011). Disease-Free Survival at 2 or 3 Years Correlates With 5-Year Overall Survival of Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 185(2), 456-461.
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Lymph node dissection technique is more important than lymph node count in identifying nodal metastases in radical cystectomy patients: a comparative mapping study
Dorin, R., Daneshmand S, Eisenberg MS, Chandrasoma S, Cai J, & Skinner EC. (2011). Lymph node dissection technique is more important than lymph node count in identifying nodal metastases in radical cystectomy patients: a comparative mapping study. European Urology, 60.
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Early Complications of Cystectomy After High Dose Pelvic Radiation
Eisenberg, M. S., Dorin, R. P., Bartsch, G., Cai, J., Miranda, G., & Skinner, E. C. (2010). Early Complications of Cystectomy After High Dose Pelvic Radiation. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 184(6), 2264-2269.
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Soft Tissue Surgical Margin Status is a Powerful Predictor of Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy: A Multicenter Study of More Than 4,400 Patients
Novara, G., Svatek, R. S., Karakiewicz, P. I., Skinner, E., Ficarra, V., & Shariat, S. F. (2010). Soft Tissue Surgical Margin Status is a Powerful Predictor of Outcomes After Radical Cystectomy: A Multicenter Study of More Than 4,400 Patients. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 183(6), 2165-2170.
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International validation of the prognostic value of lymphovascular invasion in patients treated with radical cystectomy
Shariat, S. F., Svatek, R. S., Tilki, D., Skinner, E., Karakiewicz, P. I., & Fradet, Y. (2010). International validation of the prognostic value of lymphovascular invasion in patients treated with radical cystectomy. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 105(10), 1402-1412.
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Does reflux in orthotopic diversion matter? A randomized prospective comparison of the Studer and T-pouch ileal neobladders
Skinner, E. C., & Skinner, D. G. (2009). Does reflux in orthotopic diversion matter? A randomized prospective comparison of the Studer and T-pouch ileal neobladders. WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 27(1), 51-55.
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Guideline for the management of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (Stages Ta, T1, and Tis): 2007 update
Hall, M. C., Chang, S. S., Dalbagni, G., Pruthi, R. S., Seigne, J. D., & Schellhammer, P. F. (2007). Guideline for the management of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (Stages Ta, T1, and Tis): 2007 update. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 178(6), 2314-2330.
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Radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy: Evaluating separate package versus en bloc submission for node positive bladder cancer
Stein, J. P., Penson, D. F., Cai, J., Miranda, G., Skinner, E. C., & Skinner, D. G. (2007). Radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy: Evaluating separate package versus en bloc submission for node positive bladder cancer. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 177(3), 876-881.
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Surgical benchmarks for the treatment of invasive bladder cancer
Skinner, E. C., Stein, J. P., & Skinner, D. G. (2007). Surgical benchmarks for the treatment of invasive bladder cancer. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 25(1), 66-71.
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Quality of life after cystectomy and urinary diversion: An evidence based analysis
Gerharz, E. W., Mansson, A., Hunt, S., Skinner, E. C., & Mansson, W. (2005). Quality of life after cystectomy and urinary diversion: An evidence based analysis. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 174(5), 1729-1736.
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Prognostic significance of lymphovascular invasion of bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy
Quek, M. L., Stein, J. P., Nichols, P. W., Cai, J., Miranda, G., & Skinner, D. G. (2005). Prognostic significance of lymphovascular invasion of bladder cancer treated with radical cystectomy. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 174(1), 103-106.
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Prognosis of patients with lymph node positive prostate cancer following radical prostatectomy: Long-term results
Daneshmand, S., Quek, M. L., Stein, J. P., Lieskovsky, G., Cai, J., & Skinner, D. G. (2004). Prognosis of patients with lymph node positive prostate cancer following radical prostatectomy: Long-term results. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 172(6), 2252-2255.
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Prognosis of seminal vesicle involvement by transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
Daneshmand, S., Stein, J. P., Lesser, T., Quek, M. L., Nichols, P. W., & Skinner, D. G. (2004). Prognosis of seminal vesicle involvement by transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 172(1), 81-84.
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High-risk localized prostate cancer: primary surgery and adjuvant therapy
Skinner, E. C., & Glode, L. M. (2003). High-risk localized prostate cancer: primary surgery and adjuvant therapy. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 21(3), 219-227.
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Sexuality and intimacy following radical prostatectomy: Patient and partner perspectives
Perez, M. A., Skinner, E. C., & Meyerowitz, B. E. (2002). Sexuality and intimacy following radical prostatectomy: Patient and partner perspectives. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 21(3), 288-293.
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Radical cystectomy in the treatment of invasive bladder cancer: Long-term results in 1,054 patients
Stein, J. P., Lieskovsky, G., Cote, R., Groshen, S., Feng, A. C., & Skinner, D. G. (2001). Radical cystectomy in the treatment of invasive bladder cancer: Long-term results in 1,054 patients. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 19(3), 666-675.
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Quality of life after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in patients with an ileal conduit, or cutaneous or urethral Kock pouch
Hart, S., Skinner, E. C., Meyerowitz, B. E., Boyd, S., Lieskovsky, G., & Skinner, D. G. (1999). Quality of life after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in patients with an ileal conduit, or cutaneous or urethral Kock pouch. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 162(1), 77-81.
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Hydronephrosis as a prognostic indicator in bladder cancer patients
Haleblian, G. E., Skinner, E. C., Dickinson, M. G., Lieskovsky, G., Boyd, S. D., & Skinner, D. G. (1998). Hydronephrosis as a prognostic indicator in bladder cancer patients. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 160(6), 2011-2014.
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The effect of finasteride on the prostate gland in men with elevated serum prostate-specific antigen levels
Cote, R. J., Skinner, E. C., Salem, C. E., Mertes, S. J., Stanczyk, F. Z., & Ross, R. K. (1998). The effect of finasteride on the prostate gland in men with elevated serum prostate-specific antigen levels. BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER, 78(3), 413-418.
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Radical cystectomy for elderly patients with bladder carcinoma - An updated experience with 404 patients
Figueroa, A. J., Stein, J. P., Dickinson, M., Skinner, E. C., Thangathurai, D., & Skinner, D. G. (1998). Radical cystectomy for elderly patients with bladder carcinoma - An updated experience with 404 patients. CANCER, 83(1), 141-147.
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25-year experience in the management of invasive bladder cancer by radical cystectomy
Skinner, D. G., Stein, J. P., Lieskovsky, G., Skinner, E. C., Boyd, S. D., & Groshen, S. (1998). 25-year experience in the management of invasive bladder cancer by radical cystectomy. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 33, 25-26.
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Quality of life and sexuality following radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer who use or do not use erectile AIDS
Perez, M. A., Meyerowitz, B. E., Lieskovsky, G., Skinner, D. G., Reynolds, B., & Skinner, E. C. (1997). Quality of life and sexuality following radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer who use or do not use erectile AIDS. UROLOGY, 50(5), 740-746.
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Orthotopic lower urinary tract reconstruction in women using the kock ileal neobladder: Updated experience in 34 patients
Stein, J. P., Grossfeld, G. D., Freeman, J. A., Esrig, D., Ginsberg, D. A., & Skinner, D. G. (1997). Orthotopic lower urinary tract reconstruction in women using the kock ileal neobladder: Updated experience in 34 patients. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 158(2), 400-405.
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Transitional cell carcinoma involving the prostate with a proposed staging classification for stromal invasion
Esrig, D., Freeman, C. A., Elmajian, D. A., Stein, J. P., Chen, S. C., & Skinner, D. G. (1996). Transitional cell carcinoma involving the prostate with a proposed staging classification for stromal invasion. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 156(3), 1071-1076.
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Management of complex urologic injuries
Skinner, E. C., Parisky, Y. R., & Skinner, D. G. (1996). Management of complex urologic injuries. SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 76(4), 861-?.
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Complications of the afferent antireflux valve mechanism in the kock ileal reservoir
Stein, J. P., Freeman, J. A., Esrig, D., Elmajian, D. A., Tarter, T. H., & Skinner, D. G. (1996). Complications of the afferent antireflux valve mechanism in the kock ileal reservoir. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 155(5), 1579-1583.
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Alterations in circulating levels of androgens and PSA during treatment with finasteride in men at high risk for prostate cancer
Stanczyk, F. Z., Skinner, E. C., Mertes, S., Spahn, M. F., Lobo, R. A., & Ross, R. K. (1996). Alterations in circulating levels of androgens and PSA during treatment with finasteride in men at high risk for prostate cancer. SPRINGER-VERLAG.
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INDICATIONS FOR LOWER URINARY-TRACT RECONSTRUCTION IN WOMEN AFTER CYSTECTOMY FOR BLADDER-CANCER - A PATHOLOGICAL REVIEW OF FEMALE CYSTECTOMY SPECIMENS
Stein, J. P., Cote, R. J., Freeman, J. A., Esrig, D., Elmajian, D. A., & Skinner, D. G. (1995). INDICATIONS FOR LOWER URINARY-TRACT RECONSTRUCTION IN WOMEN AFTER CYSTECTOMY FOR BLADDER-CANCER - A PATHOLOGICAL REVIEW OF FEMALE CYSTECTOMY SPECIMENS. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 154(4), 1329-1333.
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DOES THE RACIAL-ETHNIC VARIATION IN PROSTATE-CANCER RISK HAVE A HORMONAL BASIS
Ross, R. K., Coetzee, G. A., Reichardt, J., Skinner, E., & Henderson, B. E. (1995). DOES THE RACIAL-ETHNIC VARIATION IN PROSTATE-CANCER RISK HAVE A HORMONAL BASIS. CANCER, 75(7), 1778-1782.
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Corrigendum to "Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Clinical T1 Grade 3 Urothelial Carcinoma Treated with Radical Cystectomy: Results from an International Cohort" [Eur Urol 2010;57:300-9].
Fritsche, H.-M., Burger, M., Svatek, R. S., Jeldres, C., Karakiewicz, P. I., & Shariat, S. F. (2015). Corrigendum to "Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Clinical T1 Grade 3 Urothelial Carcinoma Treated with Radical Cystectomy: Results from an International Cohort" [Eur Urol 2010;57:300-9]. European urology, 68(1), 171-?.
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Systematic Review and Cumulative Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes and Complications After Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy
Novara, G., Catto, J. Wf., Wilson, T., Annerstedt, M., Chan, K., & Yuh, B. (2015). Systematic Review and Cumulative Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes and Complications After Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 67(3), 376-401.
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Urinary Diversion: How Experts Divert
Hautmann, R. E., Abol-Enein, H., Lee, C. T., Mansson, W., Mills, R. D., & Volkmer, B. G. (2015). Urinary Diversion: How Experts Divert. UROLOGY, 85(1), 233-238.
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Outcomes After Urothelial Recurrence in Bladder Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy
Mitra, A. P., Alemozaffar, M., Harris, B. N., Schuckman, A. K., Skinner, E. C., & Daneshmand, S. (2014). Outcomes After Urothelial Recurrence in Bladder Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. UROLOGY, 84(6).
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Level III-IV Inferior Vena Caval Thrombectomy Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Long-Term Experience with Intrapericardial Control
Patil, M. B., Montez, J., Loh-Doyle, J., Cai, J., Skinner, E. C., & Daneshmand, S. (2014). Level III-IV Inferior Vena Caval Thrombectomy Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Long-Term Experience with Intrapericardial Control. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 192(3), 682-688.
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The association of preoperative serum albumin level and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score on early complications and survival of patients undergoing radical cystectomy for urothelial bladder cancer
Djaladat, H., Bruins, H. M., Miranda, G., Cai, J., Skinner, E. C., & Daneshmand, S. (2014). The association of preoperative serum albumin level and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score on early complications and survival of patients undergoing radical cystectomy for urothelial bladder cancer. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 113(6), 887-893.
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Female Gender Is Associated With a Worse Survival After Radical Cystectomy for Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder: A Competing Risk Analysis
Messer, J. C., Shariat, S. F., Dinney, C. P., Novara, G., Fradet, Y., & Svatek, R. S. (2014). Female Gender Is Associated With a Worse Survival After Radical Cystectomy for Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder: A Competing Risk Analysis. UROLOGY, 83(4), 863-867.
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Reprogramming of the human intestinal epigenome by surgical tissue transposition
Lay, F. D., Triche, T. J., Tsai, Y. C., Su, S.-F., Martin, S. E., & Jones, P. A. (2014). Reprogramming of the human intestinal epigenome by surgical tissue transposition. GENOME RESEARCH, 24(4), 545-553.
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A Panel of Three Markers Hyper- and Hypomethylated in Urine Sediments Accurately Predicts Bladder Cancer Recurrence
Su, S.-F., Abreu, A. L. de C., Chihara, Y., Tsai, Y., Andreu-Vieyra, C., & Liang, G. (2014). A Panel of Three Markers Hyper- and Hypomethylated in Urine Sediments Accurately Predicts Bladder Cancer Recurrence. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 20(7), 1978-1989.
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Comprehensive molecular characterization of urothelial bladder carcinoma
Weinstein, J. N., Akbani, R., Broom, B. M., Wang, W., Verhaak, R. Gw., & Eley, G. (2014). Comprehensive molecular characterization of urothelial bladder carcinoma. NATURE, 507(7492), 315-322.
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Urinary functional outcomes in female neobladder patients
Bartsch, G., Daneshmand, S., Skinner, E. C., Syan, S., Skinner, D. G., & Penson, D. F. (2014). Urinary functional outcomes in female neobladder patients. WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(1), 221-228.
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Does presence of squamous and glandular differentiation in urothelial carcinoma of the bladder at cystectomy portend poor prognosis? An intensive case-control analysis
Mitra, A. P., Bartsch, C. C., Bartsch, G., Miranda, G., Skinner, E. C., & Daneshmand, S. (2014). Does presence of squamous and glandular differentiation in urothelial carcinoma of the bladder at cystectomy portend poor prognosis? An intensive case-control analysis. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 32(2), 117-127.
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Outcome in patients with exclusive carcinoma in situ (CIS) after radical cystectomy.
Zehnder, P., Moltzahn, F., Daneshmand, S., Leahy, M., Cai, J., & Gill, I. S. (2014). Outcome in patients with exclusive carcinoma in situ (CIS) after radical cystectomy. BJU international, 113(1), 65-69.
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Radical cystectomy and orthotopic urinary diversion in male patients with pT4a urothelial bladder carcinoma: Oncological outcomes
Djaladat, H., Mitra, A. P., Miranda, G., Skinner, E. C., & Daneshmand, S. (2013). Radical cystectomy and orthotopic urinary diversion in male patients with pT4a urothelial bladder carcinoma: Oncological outcomes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 20(12), 1229-1233.
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Incidental Prostate Cancer in Patients with Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma: Comprehensive Analysis of 1,476 Radical Cystoprostatectomy Specimens
Bruins, H. M., Djaladat, H., Ahmadi, H., Sherrod, A., Cai, J., & Daneshmand, S. (2013). Incidental Prostate Cancer in Patients with Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma: Comprehensive Analysis of 1,476 Radical Cystoprostatectomy Specimens. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 190(5), 1704-1709.
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Null Association Between Histology of First and Second Primary Malignancies in Men With Bilateral Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
Thomas, J. P. J., Davis-Dao, C., Lewinger, J. P., Siegmund, K. D., Hamilton, A. S., & Cortessis, V. K. (2013). Null Association Between Histology of First and Second Primary Malignancies in Men With Bilateral Testicular Germ Cell Tumors. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 178(8), 1240-1245.
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A novel precision-engineered microfiltration device for capture and characterisation of bladder cancer cells in urine
Birkhahn, M., Mitra, A. P., Williams, A. J., Barr, N. J., Skinner, E. C., & Cote, R. J. (2013). A novel precision-engineered microfiltration device for capture and characterisation of bladder cancer cells in urine. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER, 49(15), 3159-3168.
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Unaltered oncological outcomes of radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy over three decades
Zehnder, P., Studer, U. E., Skinner, E. C., Thalmann, G. N., Miranda, G., & Gill, I. S. (2013). Unaltered oncological outcomes of radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy over three decades. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 112(2), E51-E58.
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Testicular germ cell tumor susceptibility associated with the UCK2 locus on chromosome 1q23
Schumacher, F. R., Wang, Z., Skotheim, R. I., Koster, R., Chung, C. C., & McGlynn, K. A. (2013). Testicular germ cell tumor susceptibility associated with the UCK2 locus on chromosome 1q23. HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS, 22(13), 2748-2753.
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Meta-analysis identifies four new loci associated with testicular germ cell tumor
Chung, C. C., Kanetsky, P. A., Wang, Z., Hildebrandt, M. At., Koster, R., & Nathanson, K. L. (2013). Meta-analysis identifies four new loci associated with testicular germ cell tumor. NATURE GENETICS, 45(6), 680-?.
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Critical analysis and validation of lymph node density as prognostic variable in urothelial carcinoma of bladder
Kassouf, W., Svatek, R. S., Shariat, S. F., Novara, G., Lerner, S. P., & Skinner, E. C. (2013). Critical analysis and validation of lymph node density as prognostic variable in urothelial carcinoma of bladder. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 31(4), 480-486.
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Long-term outcomes of salvage radical cystectomy for recurrent urothelial carcinoma of the bladder following partial cystectomy.
Bruins, H. M., Wopat, R., Mitra, A. P., Cai, J., Miranda, G., & Daneshmand, S. (2013). Long-term outcomes of salvage radical cystectomy for recurrent urothelial carcinoma of the bladder following partial cystectomy. BJU international, 111(3), E37-42.
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Long-term outcomes of salvage radical cystectomy for recurrent urothelial carcinoma of the bladder following partial cystectomy
Bruins, H. M., Wopat, R., Mitra, A. P., Cai, J., Miranda, G., & Daneshmand, S. (2013). Long-term outcomes of salvage radical cystectomy for recurrent urothelial carcinoma of the bladder following partial cystectomy. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 111(3B), E37-E42.
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A precystectomy decision model to predict pathological upstaging and oncological outcomes in clinical stage T2 bladder cancer
Mitra, A. P., Skinner, E. C., Miranda, G., & Daneshmand, S. (2013). A precystectomy decision model to predict pathological upstaging and oncological outcomes in clinical stage T2 bladder cancer. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 111(2), 240-248.
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Reproductive Organ Involvement in Female Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Djaladat, H., Bruins, H. M., Miranda, G., Cai, J., Skinner, E. C., & Daneshmand, S. (2012). Reproductive Organ Involvement in Female Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Urothelial Bladder Cancer. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 188(6), 2134-2138.
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Multicenter validation of the prognostic value of patient age in patients treated with radical cystectomy
Chromecki, T. F., Mauermann, J., Cha, E. K., Svatek, R. S., Fajkovic, H., & Shariat, S. F. (2012). Multicenter validation of the prognostic value of patient age in patients treated with radical cystectomy. WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 30(6), 753-759.
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Factors influencing post-recurrence survival in bladder cancer following radical cystectomy
Mitra, A. P., Quinn, D. I., Dorff, T. B., Skinner, E. C., Schuckman, A. K., & Daneshmand, S. (2012). Factors influencing post-recurrence survival in bladder cancer following radical cystectomy. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 109(6), 846-854.
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Prognostic risk stratification of pathological stage T2N0 bladder cancer after radical cystectomy
Sonpavde, G., Khan, M. M., Svatek, R. S., Lee, R., Novara, G., & Shariat, S. F. (2011). Prognostic risk stratification of pathological stage T2N0 bladder cancer after radical cystectomy. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 108(5), 687-692.
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Heterogenous effect of androgen receptor CAG tract length on testicular germ cell tumor risk: shorter repeats associated with seminoma but not other histologic types
Davis-Dao, C. A., Siegmund, K. D., Vandenberg, D. J., Skinner, E. C., Coetzee, G. A., & Cortessis, V. K. (2011). Heterogenous effect of androgen receptor CAG tract length on testicular germ cell tumor risk: shorter repeats associated with seminoma but not other histologic types. CARCINOGENESIS, 32(8), 1238-1243.
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Prognostic Risk Stratification of Pathological Stage T3N0 Bladder Cancer After Radical Cystectomy
Sonpavde, G., Khan, M. M., Svatek, R. S., Lee, R., Novara, G., & Shariat, S. F. (2011). Prognostic Risk Stratification of Pathological Stage T3N0 Bladder Cancer After Radical Cystectomy. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 185(4), 1216-1221.
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A Prospective, Randomised EORTC Intergroup Phase 3 Study Comparing the Oncologic Outcome of Elective Nephron-Sparing Surgery and Radical Nephrectomy for Low-Stage Renal Cell Carcinoma
Van Poppel, H., Da Pozzo, L., Albrecht, W., Matveev, V., Bono, A., & Sylvester, R. (2011). A Prospective, Randomised EORTC Intergroup Phase 3 Study Comparing the Oncologic Outcome of Elective Nephron-Sparing Surgery and Radical Nephrectomy for Low-Stage Renal Cell Carcinoma. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 59(4), 543-552.
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Discrepancy between clinical and pathological stage: external validation of the impact on prognosis in an international radical cystectomy cohort
Svatek, R. S., Shariat, S. F., Novara, G., Skinner, E. C., Fradet, Y., & Dinney, C. P. (2011). Discrepancy between clinical and pathological stage: external validation of the impact on prognosis in an international radical cystectomy cohort. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 107(6), 898-904.
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Concomitant Carcinoma in situ in Cystectomy Specimens Is Not Associated with Clinical Outcomes after Surgery
Nuhn, P., Bastian, P. J., Novara, G., Svatek, R. S., Karakiewicz, P. I., & Shariat, S. F. (2011). Concomitant Carcinoma in situ in Cystectomy Specimens Is Not Associated with Clinical Outcomes after Surgery. UROLOGIA INTERNATIONALIS, 87(1), 42-48.
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Extended lymphadenectomy in bladder cancer
Dorin, R. P., & Skinner, E. C. (2010). Extended lymphadenectomy in bladder cancer. CURRENT OPINION IN UROLOGY, 20(5), 414-420.
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Stage pT0 at Radical Cystectomy Confers Improved Survival: An International Study of 4,430 Patients
Tilki, D., Svatek, R. S., Novara, G., Seitz, M., Godoy, G., & Shariat, S. F. (2010). Stage pT0 at Radical Cystectomy Confers Improved Survival: An International Study of 4,430 Patients. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 184(3), 888-894.
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pT3 Substaging is a Prognostic Indicator for Lymph Node Negative Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder
Tilki, D., Svatek, R. S., Karakiewicz, P. I., Novara, G., Seitz, M., & Shariat, S. F. (2010). pT3 Substaging is a Prognostic Indicator for Lymph Node Negative Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 184(2), 470-474.
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Validation of the AJCC TNM Substaging of pT2 Bladder Cancer: Deep Muscle Invasion Is Associated with Significantly Worse Outcome
Tilki, D., Reich, O., Karakiewicz, P. I., Novara, G., Kassouf, W., & Shariat, S. F. (2010). Validation of the AJCC TNM Substaging of pT2 Bladder Cancer: Deep Muscle Invasion Is Associated with Significantly Worse Outcome. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 58(1), 112-117.
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Clinical Carcinoma In Situ Only Treated With Radical Cystectomy: An International Study of 243 Patients
Tilki, D., Reich, O., Svatek, R. S., Karakiewicz, P. I., Kassouf, W., & Shariat, S. F. (2010). Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Clinical Carcinoma In Situ Only Treated With Radical Cystectomy: An International Study of 243 Patients. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 183(5), 1757-1763.
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Clinical T1 Grade 3 Urothelial Carcinoma Treated with Radical Cystectomy: Results from an International Cohort
Fritsche, H.-M., Burger, M., Svatek, R. S., Jeldres, C., Karakiewicz, P. I., & Shariat, S. F. (2010). Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Clinical T1 Grade 3 Urothelial Carcinoma Treated with Radical Cystectomy: Results from an International Cohort. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 57(2), 300-309.
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The best treatment for high-grade T1 bladder cancer is cystectomy
Skinner, E. C. (2007). The best treatment for high-grade T1 bladder cancer is cystectomy. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 25(6), 523-525.
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A prospective randomized EORTC intergroup phase 3 study comparing the complications of elective nephron-sparing surgery and radical nephrectomy for low-stage renal cell carcinoma
Van Poppel, H., Da Pozzo, L., Albrecht, W., Matveev, V., Bono, A., & Sylvester, R. (2007). A prospective randomized EORTC intergroup phase 3 study comparing the complications of elective nephron-sparing surgery and radical nephrectomy for low-stage renal cell carcinoma. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 51(6), 1606-1615.
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Functional heterogeneity of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia: the duration of hormonal therapy influences the response
Kang, T. Y., Nichols, P., Skinner, E., Groshen, S., Valin, G., & Raghavan, D. (2007). Functional heterogeneity of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia: the duration of hormonal therapy influences the response. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 99(5), 1024-1027.
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A critical analysis of perioperative mortality from radical cystectomy
Quek, M. L., Stein, J. P., Daneshmand, S., Miranda, G., Thangathurai, D., & Skinner, D. G. (2006). A critical analysis of perioperative mortality from radical cystectomy. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 175(3), 886-889.
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Pubovaginal slings for stress urinary incontinence following radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder reconstruction in women
Quek, M. L., Ginsberg, D. A., Wilson, S., Skinner, E. C., Stein, J. P., & Skinner, D. G. (2004). Pubovaginal slings for stress urinary incontinence following radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder reconstruction in women. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 172(1), 219-221.
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Genitourinary cancer in the elderly
Raghavan, D., & Skinner, E. (2004). Genitourinary cancer in the elderly. SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY, 31(2), 249-263.
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Prevention of prostate cancer with finasteride.
Ross, R. K., Skinner, E., & Cote, R. J. (2003). Prevention of prostate cancer with finasteride. New England journal of medicine, 349(16), 1569-1572.
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Quality of life with reconstruction.
Skinner, E. C. (2001). Quality of life with reconstruction. Seminars in urologic oncology, 19(1), 56-58.
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Continent and orthotopic urinary diversion following radical cystectomy. Should these reconstructive procedures now be considered standard of care?
Boyd, S. D., Skinner, E., Lieskovsky, G., & Skinner, D. G. (1995). Continent and orthotopic urinary diversion following radical cystectomy. Should these reconstructive procedures now be considered standard of care?. Surgical oncology clinics of North America, 4(2), 277-286.
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XANTHOGRANULOMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS - CLINICAL FINDINGS AND SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Eastham, J., Ahlering, T., & Skinner, E. (1994). XANTHOGRANULOMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS - CLINICAL FINDINGS AND SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS. UROLOGY, 43(3), 295-299.
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THE RATIONALE FOR EN-BLOC PELVIC LYMPH-NODE DISSECTION FOR BLADDER-CANCER PATIENTS WITH NODAL METASTASES - LONG-TERM RESULTS
Lerner, S. P., Skinner, D. G., Lieskovsky, G., Boyd, S. D., Groshen, S. L., & Hopwood, B. (1993). THE RATIONALE FOR EN-BLOC PELVIC LYMPH-NODE DISSECTION FOR BLADDER-CANCER PATIENTS WITH NODAL METASTASES - LONG-TERM RESULTS. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 149(4), 758-765.
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RADICAL CYSTECTOMY IN REGIONALLY ADVANCED BLADDER-CANCER
Lerner, S. P., Skinner, E., & Skinner, D. G. (1992). RADICAL CYSTECTOMY IN REGIONALLY ADVANCED BLADDER-CANCER. UROLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 19(4), 713-723.
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RADICAL CYSTECTOMY
Skinner, E. C., Lieskovsky, G., & Skinner, D. G. (1991). RADICAL CYSTECTOMY. AKTUELLE UROLOGIE, 22(5), AR1-AR14.
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URINARY-DIVERSION
Skinner, D. G., Skinner, E. C., Lieskovsky, G., & Boyd, S. D. (1987). URINARY-DIVERSION. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN SURGERY, 24(7), 401-471.
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SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Skinner is the only doctor I really trust at Stanford.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Skinner is skilled, kind and interested in her patients.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. S. Kinner is the best!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Skinner is an excellent communicator as well as a surgeon.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I love Dr. Eila Skinner - I've been her pt. since 1992 @ USC. I drove 7 hrs. just to have her do my cysts exam - SHE'S GREAT!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Care provider is super. Put my mind at ease. Felt very at ease when I left office.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Skinner. She is warm, caring, compassionate and highly competent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
The care, concern, explanation, etc., has always been excellent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Skinner is always concerned and listens if I have any questions. I am grateful for her skill, she is an excellent Dr.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Eila Skinner is OUTSTANDING. I trust her & appreciate her care, concern, professionalism & knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Excellent doctor & staff.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Skinner & the resident were both extremely knowledgeable and competent. Highly recommend them!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I have received the best possible care any patient could receive.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I worked both with Dr. Skinner as well as her resident. Both were excellent -- and attentive to my questions/needs.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Very impressed with everyone.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
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Excellent.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
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SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. Skinner is a great doctor!
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
I think Dr. Skinner is a very intelligent, exceptional doctor. She is always pleasant and takes the time to explain everything.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
DR. Skinner is awesome. She is so smart and kind and caring! I just love her & Stacey Cox her nurse. They are the BEST,
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
So fortunate to have Dr. Skinner as my physician/surgeon she is great!
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Very professional, friendly I was impressed with her knowledge.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Best care provider I've had.
SHC Patient, May 2014
Dr. Skinner was able to resolve my medical problem when previous doctors at PAMF were unable to do. She is the best!
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
100% super.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
I was very fortunate to have Dr. Skinner as my surgeon - she is fantastic!
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
GOOD.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
The entire Stanford experience has been great.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
All exceptional.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Everybody is EXCELLENT! Eila Skinner is why I use Stanford!
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Dr. Skinner outstanding skill & compassion.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
Dr. Skinner was amazing. I trust her 100%.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Skinner is the only doctor I really trust at Stanford.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Skinner is skilled, kind and interested in her patients.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. S. Kinner is the best!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Skinner is an excellent communicator as well as a surgeon.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I love Dr. Eila Skinner - I've been her pt. since 1992 @ USC. I drove 7 hrs. just to have her do my cysts exam - SHE'S GREAT!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Care provider is super. Put my mind at ease. Felt very at ease when I left office.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Skinner. She is warm, caring, compassionate and highly competent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
The care, concern, explanation, etc., has always been excellent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Skinner is always concerned and listens if I have any questions. I am grateful for her skill, she is an excellent Dr.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Eila Skinner is OUTSTANDING. I trust her & appreciate her care, concern, professionalism & knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Excellent doctor & staff.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Skinner & the resident were both extremely knowledgeable and competent. Highly recommend them!
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