Professional Titles
- Urologic Oncologist
Research Interests
My research centers on advancing treatment options, improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with urologic cancers through clinical, translational, and global health initiatives. I focus on studying the microbiome and biomarkers for bladder cancer. We utilize molecular and clinical predictors to improve kidney and bladder cancer outcomes, and also incorporate novel uses of AI for automated data extraction to advance research efficiency. I am also deeply passionate in global oncology collaborations to expand access to cancer care and surgical training in resource-limited settings, including ongoing partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa and other countries to develop sustainable urologic oncology education programs and cancer care initiatives.Publications
- Mai R. Dabbas, Melis Guer, Giacomo Musso, Giuseppe Garofano, Margaret F. Meagher, Dhruv Puri, Kit L. Yuen, Umberto Capitanio, Alessandro Larcher, Cesare Saitta, Breanna Kim, Sanjana Karamcheti, Benjamin H. Baker, Kazutaka Saito, Yosuke Yasuda, Dattatraya Patil, Alberto Briganti, Andrea Salonia, Yasuhisa Fujii, Viraj Master, Francesco Montorsi, Ithaar Derweesh, Predictors of Survival and Recurrence After Partial or Radical Nephrectomy in Women with Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Analysis., Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, 2025, 102460, ISSN 1558-7673, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clgc.2025.102460.
- Morales-Grimany R, Giannikou K, Delgado C, Pandit K, Baky F, Amini A, Yuen K, Gerald T, Badia R, Taylor J, Wang L, Javier-Desloges J, Margulis V, Woldu S, Salmasi A, Millard F, Mckay RR, Bagrodia A. Molecular Features and Actionable Gene Targets of Testicular Germ Cell Tumors in a Real-World Setting. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Sep 15;26(18). PubMed PMID: 41009531
- Garofano G, Saitta C, Musso G, Meagher MF, Capitanio U, Puri D, Dabbas M, Birouty N, Karamcheti S, Kim B, Yuen KL, Larcher A, Baker B, Autorino R, Pandolfo SD, Montorsi F, Saita A, Lazzeri M, Lughezzani G, Casale P, Buffi NM, Derweesh IH. Rising Trends of Aggressive Renal Cell Carcinoma Among Younger Adults: Insights From the National Cancer Database. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2025 Aug 27;:102425. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 40993015
- Musso G, Garofano G, Dabbas M, Meagher MF, Yuen KL, Birouty N, Baker B, Saitta C, Guer M, Montorsi F, Briganti A, Capitanio U, Larcher A, Salonia A, Derweesh IH. The Influence of Lymphovascular Invasion on T Stage Upstaging and Overall Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Population-Based Study. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2025 Oct;23(5):102412. PubMed PMID: 40877098
- Yuen K, Meagher M, Mercer J, Yilma B, Stoppler M, Fragkogianni S, Mar N, Kalebasty AR, Gupta S, Grivas P, Bagrodia A, Mckay R, Stewart T, Salmasi A. Comprehensive Comparison of Somatic, Germline, and Immune Cell Profiles in Upper Tract and Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma. JCO Precis Oncol. 2025 Aug;9:e2500289. PubMed PMID: 40773709
- Wu CH, Yuen KL, Molony RD, Silvers CR, Akash MMH, Messing EM, Lee YF. Protein disulfide isomerase-enriched extracellular vesicles from bladder cancer cells support tumor survival and malignant transformation in the bladder. Oncogene. 2025 Jul;44(26):2158-2169. PubMed PMID: 40216967
- Malshy K, Yuen K, Steinmetz A, Osinski T, Rappold P, Rabinowitz R. Mobilize the Troops! Military Involvement in the History of Testicular Cancer. Urology. 2025 May;199:191-196. PubMed PMID: 39864465
- Malshy K, Steinmetz A, Yuen K, Bandari J, Rabinowitz R. Military influences on the evolution of clinical trials throughout history. Clin Trials. 2025 Aug;22(4):501-508. PubMed PMID: 39815603
Practice Locations
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Tony Grampsas Urologic Cancer Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct
1st Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0170
CU Medicine Urology and Urologic Oncology - South Denver at Highlands Ranch Specialty Care Center
1500 Park Central Drive
Suite 201 and Suite 301
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-516-1094
Specialty Information
Specialties- Urologic Oncology
- ACLS, Certificate (2025)
- BLS, Certificate (2025)
Clinical Interests
My clinical focus is in the management of complex genitourinary malignancies, including bladder, upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney, prostate, testicular and penile cancers. I specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, urinary reconstruction, and multidisciplinary management of advanced and high-risk disease. I also treat and manage benign urologic diseases such as BPH and kidney stones.
Care Philosophy
I believe that the best cancer care begins with compassion. My approach is to take the time to understand each patient’s story, values, and goals, so that together we can make informed decisions that align with what matters most to them. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care using the most advanced surgical and systemic treatments available, while ensuring that each patient feels supported and empowered throughout their journey. Beyond treatment, I view every encounter as an opportunity to educate, guide, and walk alongside my patients and their families as partners in care.
My clinical focus is in the management of complex genitourinary malignancies, including bladder, upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney, prostate, testicular and penile cancers. I specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, urinary reconstruction, and multidisciplinary management of advanced and high-risk disease. I also treat and manage benign urologic diseases such as BPH and kidney stones.
Care Philosophy
I believe that the best cancer care begins with compassion. My approach is to take the time to understand each patient’s story, values, and goals, so that together we can make informed decisions that align with what matters most to them. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care using the most advanced surgical and systemic treatments available, while ensuring that each patient feels supported and empowered throughout their journey. Beyond treatment, I view every encounter as an opportunity to educate, guide, and walk alongside my patients and their families as partners in care.