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David G. Hesse, MD, is an Associate Professor of Urology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in urologic oncology, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive treatments. He leads the urological robotics program in Southern Connecticut and has trained surgeons nationally in robotic prostatectomy. His research focuses on improving surgical outcomes for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers. Dr. Hesse earned his MD from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1984), completed residencies at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center (1985–1991), and a fellowship at Cornell Medical College/Rockefeller University (1987), contributing to the discovery of Tumor Necrosis Factor.
**Education:**
- BA in Science, Brandeis University (1979)
- MD, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1984)
- Surgical Internship and Residency, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center (1985–1991)
- Fellowship in Urology, Cornell Medical College (1987)
**Research Interests:**
Dr. Hesse’s work centers on advancing robotic surgical techniques, reducing surgical complications (e.g., infections in cystectomy patients), and optimizing cancer treatment strategies. His publications address bladder cancer diagnosis, prostate cancer therapy, and historical perspectives on urologic education.
**Awards:**
- Connecticut Magazine Top Docs (2015, 2016)
- 2025 recognition as a top urology physician by Yale Medicine
**Clinical Contributions:**
He pioneered robotic radical cystectomy and trains surgeons nationally. His clinical practice emphasizes improving quality of life for cancer patients through minimally invasive approaches.
