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Research and Publications

Peer-reviewed articles, reviews and editorial commentary by Dr. Alexandra Tabakin, as indexed in PubMed.

Dr. Tabakin's published work spans urogynecology, urology residency education, and urologic oncology, with recent papers on overactive bladder therapies, vaginal estrogen prescribing, and urogynecology training. The list below is drawn from PubMed and cross-checked against her ORCID record; conference abstracts and book chapters are not included. 47 articles and reviews (15 as first author) and 10 invited editorial comments and replies, 57 items in all.

Articles and reviews

2026

  • Consensus expert recommendations for management of urinary dysfunction in Parkinson diseaseSafarpour D, Vaughan CP, McKee KE, Tabakin AL, Agarwal P, Boddu AV, et al. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2026.PubMed DOI
  • Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence With a Periurethral Mass: A Clinical Case ChallengeSeeland GR, Schilsky J, Tabakin A, Winkler H. Urology. 2026;210:e35-e36.PubMed DOI
  • Prescribing Trends for Vaginal Estrogen: What Role Do Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Urologists Play?Tran D, Faith J, Chang R, Tabakin AL, Lee W. Urology. 2026;207:76-80.PubMed DOI
  • Finish What's Started: American Urogynecologic Society Pelvic Floor Disorder Week Abstract Publishing RatesFirst authorTabakin AL, Kahan J, Hyun J, Lee W, Winkler HA, Shalom DF. Urogynecology (Phila). 2026;32(5):497-504.PubMed DOI

2025

  • Vaginal Estrogen Prescribing and Cost Trends Among Medicare Part D BeneficiariesFirst authorTabakin AL, Lee W, Winkler HA, Shalom DF. Urogynecology (Phila). 2025;31(1):58-64.PubMed DOI

2024

  • How Do I Match? A Survey Study on the Impact of Step 1 Becoming Pass/FailLichtbroun BJ, Rajagopalan A, Chua K, Tabakin A, Pfail J, Chang C, et al. J Surg Educ. 2024;81(11):1735-1742.PubMed DOI
  • Case log trends of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery fellows: A comparison of urology- and gynecology-based fellowship programsFirst authorTabakin AL, Sawhney R, Daily AM, Winkler HA, Shalom DF, Tam J, et al. Neurourol Urodyn. 2024;43(8):1970-1976.PubMed DOI
  • Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Urology Residency Recruitment: Recommendations From the Society of Women in UrologyFirst authorTabakin AL, De Rosa P, Ellis E, Grajales V, Orzel J, Overholt TL, et al. Urology. 2024;191:193-199.PubMed DOI
  • ChatGPT in Urogynecology Research: Novel or Not?Choueka D, Tabakin AL, Shalom DF. Urogynecology (Phila). 2024;30(12):962-967.PubMed DOI
  • Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on Professional Decision-Making Among Urology ApplicantsPeters CE, Seideman CA, Kauderer S, Gore JL, Holt SK, Mehta A, et al (incl. Tabakin AL). Urology. 2024;187:49-54.PubMed DOI
  • Third-Line Overactive Bladder Therapies on TikTok: What Does the Public Learn?First authorTabakin AL, Choi S, Sandozi A, Aibel K, Weintraub MA, Winkler HA, et al. Urogynecology (Phila). 2024;30(6):557-563.PubMed DOI

2023

  • The Boot Camp Model in Urology: Preparing PGY1 Urology Interns for PracticeFu MZ, Islam R, DeMarzo J, Lichtbroun B, Tabakin AL, Park JH, et al. Curr Urol Rep. 2023;24(12):553-559.PubMed DOI
  • Survey of Informed Consent Procedures in Urology: Disclosing Resident Participation to PatientsKim JE, Khizir L, Srivastava A, Tabakin AL, Singer EA. J Clin Ethics. 2023;34(2):190-195.PubMed DOI
  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Training and EducationFu MZ, Islam R, Singer EA, Tabakin AL. Cancers (Basel). 2023;15(4).PubMed DOI
  • Chemotherapy Refractory Spindle-Cell Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Bladder Treated With Consolidative Ovarian-Sparing Radical SurgeryDoppalapudi SK, Chua KJ, Tabakin AL, Park JH, Ahmed H, Moerdler S, et al. Urology. 2023;172:182-185.PubMed DOI

2022

  • Preference Signaling in the 2022 Urology Residency Match - The Applicant PerspectiveLeopold Z, Rajagopalan A, Mikhail M, Lee G, Tabakin A, Park JH, et al. Urology. 2022;170:33-37.PubMed DOI
  • Renal Cell Carcinoma with Cardiac Metastases: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureCahill EM, Tabakin A, Shinder B, Bramwit M, Saraiya B, Xu X, et al. J Kidney Cancer VHL. 2022;9(2):32-38.PubMed DOI
  • Modern Management of Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma- Is Ablation Part of the Equation?Leopold Z, Passarelli R, Mikhail M, Tabakin A, Chua K, Ennis RD, et al. J Kidney Cancer VHL. 2022;9(3):5-23.PubMed DOI
  • Role of metastasectomy in the management of renal cell carcinomaMikhail M, Chua KJ, Khizir L, Tabakin A, Singer EA. Front Surg. 2022;9:943604.PubMed DOI
  • Massive Malignant Epithelioid Angiomyolipoma of the KidneyTessone IM, Lichtbroun B, Srivastava A, Tabakin AL, Polotti CF, Groisberg R, et al. J Kidney Cancer VHL. 2022;9(2):13-18.PubMed DOI
  • Quantifying Publication Rates and Time to Publication for American Urological Association Podium PresentationsChua KJ, Mikhail M, Patel HV, Tabakin AL, Doppalapudi SK, Ghodoussipour SB, et al. J Urol. 2022;207(3):684-691.PubMed DOI

2021

  • Yearly Trends of Overactive Bladder Medication UsageChua KJ, Patel HV, Tabakin A, Srivastava A, Doppalapudi SK, Hyams E, et al. Urol Pract. 2021;8(5):546-554.PubMed DOI
  • Does deep brain stimulation improve Parkinson's disease-related lower urinary tract symptoms and voiding dysfunction?First authorTabakin AL, Tunuguntla HSGR. Bladder (San Franc). 2021;8(2):e46.PubMed DOI
  • The role of chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 1 (CHD1) in promoting an invasive prostate cancer phenotypeKareddula A, Medina DJ, Petrosky W, Dolfi S, Tereshchenko I, Walton K, et al (incl. Tabakin AL). Ther Adv Urol. 2021;13:17562872211022462.PubMed DOI
  • Augmented anastomotic urethroplasty with buccal mucosa for post penile fracture urethral injury long segment bulbar urethral stricture reviewSrivastava S, Tabakin AL, Chua KJ, Patel HV, Sterling J, Polotti CF, et al. Asian J Urol. 2021;8(3):337-339.PubMed DOI
  • Treatment of Urethral Stricture Disease in Women: Nonsystematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Intraoperative ConsiderationsChua KJ, Mikhail M, Patel HV, Tabakin AL, Doppalapudi SK, Sterling J, et al. Res Rep Urol. 2021;13:381-406.PubMed DOI
  • Next Steps: Sequencing Therapies in Metastatic Kidney Cancer in the Contemporary EraSchmidt AL, Tabakin AL, Singer EA, Choueiri TK, McKay RR. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2021;41:1-11.PubMed DOI
  • The Financial Burden of Applying to Urology Residency in 2020First authorTabakin AL, Srivastava A, Polotti CF, Gupta NK. Urology. 2021;154:62-67.PubMed DOI
  • The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Multi-Institutional Urology Boot Camp for Incoming Urology ResidentsFirst authorTabakin AL, Dave PJ, Srivastava A, Polotti CF, Sterling JA, Elsamra SE. Urology. 2021;153:69-74.PubMed DOI
  • Delaying surgery for clinical T1b-T2bN0M0 renal cell carcinoma: Oncologic implications in the COVID-19 era and beyondSrivastava A, Patel HV, Kim S, Shinder B, Sterling J, Tabakin AL, et al. Urol Oncol. 2021;39(5):247-257.PubMed DOI
  • Impact of CoVID-19 on resident and fellow education: Current guidance and future opportunities for urologic oncology training programsWesterman ME, Tabakin AL, Sexton WJ, Chapin BF, Singer EA. Urol Oncol. 2021;39(6):357-364.PubMed DOI
  • Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call for a National Video-Based Curriculum for Urology ResidentsFirst authorTabakin AL, Patel HV, Singer EA. J Surg Educ. 2021;78(1):324-326.PubMed DOI

2020

  • Dissecting the role of lymphadenectomy in the management of renal cell carcinoma: past, present, and futureKaldany A, Leopold ZR, Kim JE, Patel HV, Srivastava A, Tabakin AL, et al. Kidney Cancer J. 2020;18(4):103-108.PubMed
  • Cytoreductive nephrectomy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, the ultimate urologic 'Choosing Wisely' campaign: a narrative reviewFirst authorTabakin AL, Stein MN, Anderson CB, Drake CG, Singer EA. Transl Cancer Res. 2020;9(11):7337-7349.PubMed DOI
  • The patient-urologist relationship in the COVID-19 era and beyondPatel HV, Srivastava A, Tabakin AL, Jang TL, Singer EA. Can Urol Assoc J. 2020;14(6):E271-E273.PubMed DOI
  • Urologic oncology surgery during COVID-19: a rapid review of current triage guidance documentsShinder BM, Patel HV, Sterling J, Tabakin AL, Kim IY, Jang TL, et al. Urol Oncol. 2020;38(7):609-614.PubMed DOI
  • Adapting Urology Residency Training in the COVID-19 EraKwon YS, Tabakin AL, Patel HV, Backstrand JR, Jang TL, Kim IY, et al. Urology. 2020;141:15-19.PubMed DOI
  • Testicular torsion in brothersFirst authorTabakin AL, Farber NJ, Barone J. Can J Urol. 2020;27(1):10135-10137.PubMed
  • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection as Primary Treatment for Men With Testicular Seminoma: Utilization and Survival Analysis Using the National Cancer Data Base, 2004-2014First authorTabakin AL, Shinder BM, Kim S, Rivera-Nunez Z, Polotti CF, Modi PK, et al. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2020;18(2):e194-e201.PubMed DOI

2019

  • Metastatic retroperitoneal paraganglioma: Case report and review of the literatureFirst authorTabakin AL, Weintraub MA, Radadia KD, Salazar CG, Sadimin E, Singer EA. Clin Oncol (Belmont). 2019;4.PubMed
  • Effect of alvimopan on gastrointestinal recovery and length of hospital stay after retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancerRadadia KD, Farber NJ, Tabakin AL, Wang W, Patel HV, Polotti CF, et al. J Clin Urol. 2019;12(2):122-128.PubMed DOI

2018

  • Correlation of Prostate Cancer CHD1 Status with Response to Androgen Deprivation Therapy: a Pilot StudyFirst authorTabakin AL, Sadimin ET, Tereshchenko I, Kareddula A, Stein MN, Mayer T, et al. J Genitourin Disord. 2018;2(1).PubMed
  • Polypoid Endometriosis Presenting as a Renal Cortical TumorFirst authorTabakin AL, Dutton JL, Fatima A, Sadimin E, Jang TL. Urology. 2018;119:e5-e7.PubMed DOI
  • Disparities in the Use of Continent Urinary Diversions after Radical Cystectomy for Bladder CancerFarber NJ, Faiena I, Dombrovskiy V, Tabakin AL, Shinder B, Patel R, et al. Bladder Cancer. 2018;4(1):113-120.PubMed DOI

2017

  • Adrenalectomy for benign and malignant disease: utilization and outcomes by surgeon specialty and surgical approach from 2003-2013Faiena I, Tabakin A, Leow J, Patel N, Modi PK, Salmasi AH, et al. Can J Urol. 2017;24(5):8990-8997.PubMed

2016

  • Open versus robotic cystectomy: Comparison of outcomesDavis RB, Farber NJ, Tabakin AL, Kim IY, Elsamra SE. Investig Clin Urol. 2016;57 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S36-43.PubMed DOI

2013

  • Anoxia-reoxygenation regulates mitochondrial dynamics through the hypoxia response pathway, SKN-1/Nrf, and stomatin-like protein STL-1/SLP-2Ghose P, Park EC, Tabakin A, Salazar-Vasquez N, Rongo C. PLoS Genet. 2013;9(12):e1004063.PubMed DOI

Editorial comments and replies

  • Editorial Comment on "The Current State of Urology Residency Mentorship: Insights From the American Urological Association Resident/Fellow Census"First authorTabakin AL, Singer EA. Urology. 2026.PubMed DOI
  • Editorial Comment on "Variability in Accessibility of Residency Parental Leave Policies Across Surgical Specialties"First authorTabakin AL, Lee W. Urology. 2025;205:366-367.PubMed DOI
  • Reply to Editorial Comment on "Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Urology Residency Recruitment: Recommendations From the Society of Women in Urology"Orzel J, Tabakin AL. Urology. 2024;191:201.PubMed DOI
  • Editorial CommentRobinson LM, Williams TR, Tabakin AL. Urol Pract. 2024;11(2):244-245.PubMed DOI
  • Editorial CommentaryFirst authorTabakin AL, Elsamra SE. Urol Pract. 2023;10(2):201.PubMed DOI
  • Editorial CommentFirst authorTabakin AL, Elsamra SE. J Urol. 2022;208(2):423.PubMed DOI
  • Editorial CommentaryFirst authorTabakin AL, Gupta NK. Urol Pract. 2021;8(4):479.PubMed DOI
  • AUTHOR REPLYFirst authorTabakin AL, Gupta NK. Urology. 2021;154:66.PubMed DOI
  • AUTHOR REPLYFirst authorTabakin AL, Elsamra SE. Urology. 2021;153:74.PubMed DOI
  • Editorial CommentFirst authorTabakin A, Singer EA. J Urol. 2019;201(2):348.PubMed DOI

List updated October 2026 from PubMed.

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