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Michael R. Abern
Experienced in Cystectomy

Dr. Michael R. Abern

Urology
Duke Health
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
On Staff At
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 3 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Cystectomy
Duke Health
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am a urologic oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the urinary tract in men and women. I employ minimally invasive techniques as much as possible in order to maximize quality of life and recovery from treatment. Examples include robotic surgical removal of the prostate, kidney tumors, and bladder with complete robotic reconstruction. I am passionate about researching tests and treatments that will help my patients achieve cure of their cancers. I believe this starts with understanding risk factors for cancer to guide screening and early detection of tumors. I enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their goals of care. I believe that cancer care is a team sport and the patient is the captain. I collaborate with other specialists to make a comprehensive treatment plan including but not limited to surgery. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and two daughters.

Dr. Abern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cystectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Cystectomy.

Specialties
Urology
Licenses
Urology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Urology, Urology
Fellowships
Urologic Oncology, Duke University
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-6900

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Study of Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer With Bladder Preservation for Those Patients Whose Tumors Harbor Deleterious DNA Damage Response (DDR) Gene Alterations
A Phase II Study of Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer With Bladder Preservation for Those Patients Whose Tumors Harbor Deleterious DNA Damage Response (DDR) Gene Alterations
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, Pegfilgrastim
Study Phase: Phase 2
International Registry for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer (IRONMAN)
International Registry for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer (IRONMAN)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Phase III Randomized Adjuvant Study of Pembrolizumab in muScle invaSive and locAlly aDvanced urOthelial caRcinoma (AMBASSADOR) Versus Observation
Phase III Randomized Adjuvant Study of Pembrolizumab in muScle invaSive and locAlly aDvanced urOthelial caRcinoma (AMBASSADOR) Versus Observation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
S1602, A Phase III Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Influence of BCG Strain Differences and T Cell Priming With Intradermal BCG Before Intravesical Therapy for BCG-Naive High-Grade Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
S1602, A Phase III Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Influence of BCG Strain Differences and T Cell Priming With Intradermal BCG Before Intravesical Therapy for BCG-Naive High-Grade Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Bacillus of Calmette-Guerin, Bacillus of Calmette-Guerin Tokyo-172 Strain Solution, Bacillus of Calmette-Guerin Tokyo-172 Strain Vaccine
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Impact of a Gene Expression Profile on Treatment Choice and Outcome Among Minority Men Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Trial
The Impact of a Gene Expression Profile on Treatment Choice and Outcome Among Minority Men Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 05, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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107 Total Publications

Comparing the Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes of Open Versus Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymphadenectomy in Penile Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Comparing the Perioperative and Oncological Outcomes of Open Versus Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymphadenectomy in Penile Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Journal: Cancers
Published: July 20, 2025
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  • Bilateral Hydronephrosis
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