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Alexander Kutikov, MD
I am a surgical specialist who treats tumors of the adrenal, kidney, prostate, bladder, testis, and other genitourinary organs. Nevertheless, in my practice I don't solely focus on surgery. Working closely with other members of the Fox Chase multidisciplinary team, I make certain that my patients are aware of all the choices that today's cutting edge oncological care has to offer, regardless of whether these treatments take place inside or outside the operating room.
When surgery is necessary, I strive to offer the best operation that fits an individual's particular condition and circumstance. Indeed, my unique fellowship training in both traditional open surgery and minimally-invasive approaches such as laparoscopy and robotics, allows me to offer a wide range of options that optimize oncological efficacy and minimize post-operative recovery time. For example, I am skilled at both open and robot-assisted nerve-sparing prostatectomy and open, laparoscopic, and robotic kidney surgery. Particularly, I have advanced expertise in kidney preservation. For patients with bladder cancer, I am able to offer both bladder-sparing approaches and the latest techniques in continent urinary reconstruction. Furthermore, I have a particular interest and expertise in treatment of various tumors and conditions that stem from the adrenal gland.
As a clinician at an academic institution such as Fox Chase, I actively participate in medical research. In particular, my academic interests focus on kidney, prostate, bladder, and adrenal disease. Being an active contributor to the medical literature, I hope to offer my patients the most up-to-date information on medical progress and, if necessary, help them enroll into appropriate clinical trials — many of which are only available through Fox Chase.
Modern oncology offers patients tremendous hope; however, today's treatment options can be overwhelming, especially to those who are trying to cope with the shock of a recent cancer diagnosis. I greatly appreciate the toll that such a diagnosis can take not only on the patient, but also on his or her family. I hope to bring to every one of my patients a sense of understanding and compassion that can help us effectively work together to achieve the best outcome that modern medicine has to offer.
Dr. Kutikov's Patient Testimonials
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Introductory Video of Dr. Kutikov
Surgical Oncology
Attending Surgeon,
Urologic Oncology
Assistant Professor of Urologic Oncology
Meet other members of the
genitourinary cancer treatment team.
Meet other members of the
prostate cancer treatment team.
New patients can request an appointment online or call
215-728-2570.
Appointments for
Returning Patients
For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE (1-888-369-2427).
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497
Clinical Expertise:
Prostate Cancer: robotic and open radical nerve-sparing prostatectomy
Bladder Cancer: urinary diversion, orthotopic neobladder reconstruction
Kidney Cancer: kidney-sparing approaches, robotic, laparoscopic, open kidney surgery.
Adrenal masses: minimally-invasive adrenal surgery and extensive expertise in treatment of adrenal incidentalomas.
Testicular cancer and other genitourinary cancers.
Medical Education:
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2003
Residencies:
Urology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship:
Society of Urologic Oncology Fellow, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
Certifications:
American Board of Urology, Board Certified
Professional Societies:
Society of Urologic Oncology
American Urological Association
American College of Surgeons
Research Interests:
Development of novel therapeutics for prostate cancer and other genitourinary malignancies.
Clinical research in therapeutic strategies for kidney, bladder, prostate, and adrenal cancer.
Particular interest in adrenal metastases and incidental adrenal masses. Development of novel surgical devices.
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