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Thomas James Polascik

Lawrence C. Katz Distinguished Professor
Urology
Box 2804 Med Ctr, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
Room D1557E Blue Zone, Duke South DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Prostate cancer imaging
Focal therapy of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer outcomes
Kidney cancer outcomes
Minimally invasive surgery
Nerve sparing cryotherapy
Robotic surgery

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Lawrence C. Katz Distinguished Professor · 2024 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Urology · 2011 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Radiology · 2023 - Present Radiology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1998 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published March 19, 2024
Duke Awards 32 New Distinguished Professorships for 2024
Published January 5, 2015
New imaging detects more prostate tumors

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Recent Publications


Clinical Feasibility of 3-D Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Imaging for Targeted Prostate Biopsy Guidance.

Journal Article Ultrason Imaging · March 2025 We have developed a 3-D acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) prostate imaging system to identify regions suspicious for cancer and guide a targeted prostate biopsy in a single visit. The system uses a side-fire transrectal probe and an automated rotatio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Genetic ancestry concordant RNA splicing in prostate cancer involves oncogenic genes and associates with recurrence.

Journal Article NPJ Precis Oncol · January 29, 2025 Black men suffer disproportionately from prostate cancer (PCa) compared to men of other races and ethnicities. Comparing the molecular landscape of PCa among Black and White patients has the potential to identify targets for development of new precision me ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Evaluation of a Soft Tissue Biopsy System for Trans-Rectal and Trans-Perineal Biopsy of the Prostate

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by URO-1 Inc. · 2023 - 2028

VAPOR 2 Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Francis Medical, Inc. · 2023 - 2028

Angiodynamics NanoKnife Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Angiodynamics · 2022 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


The University of Chicago · 1991 M.D.