Dr. Piyush Agarwal

Biography

Piyush Agarwal, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. His research prominently focuses on urologic oncology, specifically looking at bladder cancer and its treatment methodologies. Dr. Agarwal has contributed significantly to the field through various publications examining the efficacy of immediate postoperative intravesical chemotherapy for patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumors. He has also analyzed certification data from the American Board of Urology, highlighting the case volume of early career urologists. His work encompasses understanding the implications of metabolic syndrome on complications incurred from radical cystectomy and exploring the impacts of multidisciplinary collaborative approaches on cancer surveillance in solid organ transplant recipients. His ongoing research includes clinical trials involving advanced/metastatic genitourinary tumors, emphasizing novel therapeutic combinations such as Cabozantinib, Nivolumab, and Ipilimumab. With his extensive work and commitment to advancing the understanding of urologic oncology, Dr. Agarwal remains a prominent figure in his field.

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