Robert D Foster, MD

Title(s)Professor, Surgery
SchoolSchool of Medicine
Address550 16th Street, #001
San Francisco CA 94158
Phone415-885-7729
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    University of California, San FranciscoClinical Fellowship
    SUNY, DownstateM.D.1990School of Medicine

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    1. Balancing risks of surgical complications and positive margins for patients with invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast and elevated BMI: An institutional cohort study. Am J Surg. 2025 Mar; 241:116073. Falade I, Switalla K, Quirarte A, Baxter M, Soroudi D, Rothschild H, Abe SE, Goodwin K, Piper M, Alvarado M, Julian BQ, Ewing C, Wong J, Rose J, Esserman L, Foster R, Mukhtar RA. PMID: 39571369.
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    2. Oncologic Safety of Immediate Oncoplastic Surgery Compared with Standard Breast-Conserving Surgery for Patients with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Oct; 31(11):7409-7417. Falade I, Switalla K, Quirarte A, Baxter M, Soroudi D, Rothschild H, Abe SE, Goodwin K, Piper M, Wong J, Foster R, Mukhtar RA. PMID: 38713388; PMCID: PMC11452432.
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    3. Long-Term Outcomes in Prepectoral versus Subpectoral Two-Stage Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 08 01; 152(2):273-280. Alcon A, Rosser M, Gedallovich J, Foster RD, Sbitany H, Piper ML. PMID: 36723619.
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    4. Evaluation of Dual-port versus Single-port Tissue Expanders in Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Jul; 9(7):e3703. Parmeshwar N, Piper M, Viner J, Foster R, Kim EA. PMID: 34367849; PMCID: PMC8341374.
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    5. Breast Conservation and Negative Margins in Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: The Impact of Oncoplastic Surgery and Shave Margins in 358 Patients. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Oct; 25(11):3165-3170. Mukhtar RA, Wong J, Piper M, Zhu Z, Fahrner-Scott K, Mamounas M, Sbitany H, Alvarado M, Foster R, Ewing C, Esserman L. PMID: 30054826.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 15     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    6. Brief Report: Interleukin-17A-Dependent Asymmetric Stem Cell Divisions Are Increased in Human Psoriasis: A Mechanism Underlying Benign Hyperproliferation. Stem Cells. 2017 08; 35(8):2001-2007. Charruyer A, Fong S, Vitcov GG, Sklar S, Tabernik L, Taneja M, Caputo M, Soeung C, Yue L, Uchida Y, Arron ST, Horton KM, Foster RD, Sano S, North JP, Ghadially R. PMID: 28600817.
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    7. An Innovative Risk-Reducing Approach to Postmastectomy Radiation Delivery after Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017 Apr; 5(4):e1265. Piper ML, Evangelista M, Amara D, Daar D, Foster RD, Fowble B, Sbitany H. PMID: 28507844; PMCID: PMC5426863.
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    8. Acute esophageal injury and strictures following corrosive ingestions in a 27year cohort. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Mar; 35(3):488-492. Cowan T, Foster R, Isbister GK. PMID: 27955797.
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    9. Dose-dependent inhibition of uterine contractility by nitric oxide: A potential mechanism underlying persistent breeding-induced endometritis in the mare. Theriogenology. 2017 Mar 01; 90:59-64. Khan FA, Chenier TS, Murrant CL, Foster RA, Hewson J, Scholtz EL. PMID: 28166989.
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    10. The Impact of Radiation Therapy, Lymph Node Dissection, and Hormonal Therapy on Outcomes of Tissue Expander-Implant Exchange in Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jan; 137(1):1-9. Wang F, Peled AW, Chin R, Fowble B, Alvarado M, Ewing C, Esserman L, Foster R, Sbitany H. PMID: 26368331.
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    11. Tissue Expander Reconstruction After Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: Defining the Effects of Coverage Technique on Nipple/Areola Preservation. Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Jan; 77(1):17-24. Sbitany H, Wang F, Peled AW, Alvarado M, Ewing CA, Esserman LJ, Foster RD. PMID: 25057918.
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    12. Negative Genetic Testing Does Not Deter Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Younger Patients with Greater Family Histories of Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2015 Oct; 22(10):3338-45. Wang F, Amara D, Peled AW, Sbitany H, Foster RD, Ewing CA, Alvarado M, Esserman LJ. PMID: 26215194.
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    13. Expanding the Indications for Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: Is It Safe for Patients with Locally Advanced Disease? Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Jan; 23(1):87-91. Peled AW, Wang F, Foster RD, Alvarado M, Ewing CA, Sbitany H, Esserman LJ. PMID: 26170194.
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    14. Comparison of Mammographic Findings Following Oncoplastic Mammoplasty and Lumpectomy Without Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Jan; 23(1):65-71. Piper M, Peled AW, Sbitany H, Foster RD, Esserman LJ, Price ER. PMID: 25994209.
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    15. Rates of Reconstruction Failure in Patients Undergoing Immediate Reconstruction With Tissue Expanders and/or Implants and Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Jul 01; 92(3):634-41. Fowble B, Park C, Wang F, Peled A, Alvarado M, Ewing C, Esserman L, Foster R, Sbitany H, Hanlon A. PMID: 25936815.
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    16. The impact of breast mass on outcomes of total skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate tissue expander-based breast reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Mar; 135(3):672-679. Wang F, Alvarado M, Ewing C, Esserman L, Foster R, Sbitany H. PMID: 25719689.
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    17. Perineal flap reconstruction following oncologic anorectal extirpation: an outcomes assessment. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Jan; 135(1):176e-184e. Wang ED, Conkling N, Xu X, Chern H, Finlayson E, Varma MG, Hansen SL, Foster RD, Hoffman WY, Sbitany H. PMID: 25539325.
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    18. Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction following total skin-sparing mastectomy: defining the risk of preoperative and postoperative radiation therapy for surgical outcomes. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Sep; 134(3):396-404. Sbitany H, Wang F, Peled AW, Lentz R, Alvarado M, Ewing CA, Esserman LJ, Fowble B, Foster RD. PMID: 25158699.
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    19. Impact of total skin-sparing mastectomy incision type on reconstructive complications following radiation therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Aug; 134(2):169-175. Peled AW, Foster RD, Ligh C, Esserman LJ, Fowble B, Sbitany H. PMID: 24732652.
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    20. Total skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction: an evolution of technique and assessment of outcomes. Ann Surg Oncol. 2014 Oct; 21(10):3223-30. Wang F, Peled AW, Garwood E, Fiscalini AS, Sbitany H, Foster RD, Alvarado M, Ewing C, Hwang ES, Esserman LJ. PMID: 25052246.
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    21. Immediate implant-based breast reconstruction following total skin-sparing mastectomy in women with a history of augmentation mammaplasty: assessing the safety profile. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Jul; 134(1):1-9. Sbitany H, Wang F, Saeed L, Alvarado M, Ewing CA, Esserman LJ, Foster RD. PMID: 24622575.
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    22. Oncoplastic mammoplasty as a strategy for reducing reconstructive complications associated with postmastectomy radiation therapy. Breast J. 2014 May-Jun; 20(3):302-7. Peled AW, Sbitany H, Foster RD, Esserman LJ. PMID: 24750512.
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    23. Patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction after total skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate expander-implant reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 May; 72 Suppl 1:S48-52. Peled AW, Duralde E, Foster RD, Fiscalini AS, Esserman LJ, Hwang ES, Sbitany H. PMID: 24317238.
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    24. Abstract 124: outcomes of total skin-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction in 924 breasts over 11 years. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Mar; 133(3 Suppl):139. Wang F, Peled A, Foster R, Wang E, Ewing C, Alvarado M, Esserman L, Sbitany H. PMID: 25942235.
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    25. Clinical outcomes of percutaneous drainage of breast fluid collections after mastectomy with expander-based breast reconstruction. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2013 Sep; 24(9):1369-74. Tong RT, Kohi M, Fidelman N, Kuo YC, Foster R, Peled A, Kolli KP, Taylor AG, LaBerge JM, Kerlan RK. PMID: 23810309; PMCID: PMC4393952.
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    26. Feasibility of Performing Total Skin-Sparing Mastectomy in Patients With Prior Circumareolar Mastopexy or Reduction Mammoplasty Incisions. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Jun 19. Vaughn CJ, Peled AW, Esserman LJ, Foster RD. PMID: 23788153.
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    27. Total skin-sparing mastectomy: a systematic review of oncologic outcomes and postoperative complications. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Apr; 70(4):435-7. Piper M, Peled AW, Foster RD, Moore DH, Esserman LJ. PMID: 23486127.
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    28. Increasing the time to expander-implant exchange after postmastectomy radiation therapy reduces expander-implant failure. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Sep; 130(3):503-509. Peled AW, Foster RD, Esserman LJ, Park CC, Hwang ES, Fowble B. PMID: 22929235.
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    29. Evaluating the feasibility of extended partial mastectomy and immediate reduction mammoplasty reconstruction as an alternative to mastectomy. Ann Surg. 2012 Jun; 255(6):1151-7. Chang EI, Peled AW, Foster RD, Lin C, Zeidler KR, Ewing CA, Alvarado M, Hwang ES, Esserman LJ. PMID: 22470069.
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    30. The effects of acellular dermal matrix in expander-implant breast reconstruction after total skin-sparing mastectomy: results of a prospective practice improvement study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Jun; 129(6):901e-908e. Peled AW, Foster RD, Garwood ER, Moore DH, Ewing CA, Alvarado M, Hwang ES, Esserman LJ. PMID: 22634688.
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    31. Outcomes after total skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction in 657 breasts. Ann Surg Oncol. 2012 Oct; 19(11):3402-9. Warren Peled A, Foster RD, Stover AC, Itakura K, Ewing CA, Alvarado M, Hwang ES, Esserman LJ. PMID: 22526909.
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    32. Long-term reconstructive outcomes after expander-implant breast reconstruction with serious infectious or wound-healing complications. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Apr; 68(4):369-73. Peled AW, Stover AC, Foster RD, McGrath MH, Hwang ES. PMID: 22421481.
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    33. Breast reconstruction using the lateral femoral circumflex artery perforator flap. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2011 Sep; 27(7):427-32. Kind GM, Foster RD. PMID: 21766271.
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    34. Ten-year retrospective analysis of incisional herniorrhaphy following renal transplantation. Arch Surg. 2011 Jan; 146(1):21-5. Chang EI, Galvez MG, Padilla BE, Freise CE, Foster RD, Hoffman WY. PMID: 21242441.
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    35. Impact of chemotherapy on postoperative complications after mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction. Arch Surg. 2010 Sep; 145(9):880-5. Warren Peled A, Itakura K, Foster RD, Hamolsky D, Tanaka J, Ewing C, Alvarado M, Esserman LJ, Hwang ES. PMID: 20855759.
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    36. Total skin-sparing mastectomy: complications and local recurrence rates in 2 cohorts of patients. Ann Surg. 2009 Jan; 249(1):26-32. Garwood ER, Moore D, Ewing C, Hwang ES, Alvarado M, Foster RD, Esserman LJ. PMID: 19106672.
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    37. The longitudinal gracilis myocutaneous flap: broadening options in breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2008 Nov; 61(5):513-20. Kind GM, Foster RD. PMID: 18948778.
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    38. Optimizing the total skin-sparing mastectomy. Arch Surg. 2008 Jan; 143(1):38-45; discussion 45. Wijayanayagam A, Kumar AS, Foster RD, Esserman LJ. PMID: 18209151.
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    39. Superficial temporal artery and vein as recipient vessels for facial and scalp microsurgical reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Dec; 120(7):1879-1884. Hansen SL, Foster RD, Dosanjh AS, Mathes SJ, Hoffman WY, Leon P. PMID: 18090750.
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    40. Surgery for palliation and treatment of advanced breast cancer. Surg Oncol. 2007 Dec; 16(4):249-57. Alvarado M, Ewing CA, Elyassnia D, Foster RD, Shelley Hwang E. PMID: 17976977.
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    41. Autologous tissue reconstruction of ventral hernias in morbidly obese patients. Arch Surg. 2007 Aug; 142(8):746-9; discussion 749-51. Chang EI, Foster RD, Hansen SL, Jazayeri L, Patti MG. PMID: 17709728.
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    42. Genetic deletion of placenta growth factor in mice alters uterine NK cells. J Immunol. 2007 Apr 01; 178(7):4267-75. Tayade C, Hilchie D, He H, Fang Y, Moons L, Carmeliet P, Foster RA, Croy BA. PMID: 17371983.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 40     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    43. Targeted lymphoid homing of dendritic cells is required for prolongation of allograft survival. J Immunol. 2006 Jul 15; 177(2):863-8. Garrod KR, Chang CK, Liu FC, Brennan TV, Foster RD, Kang SM. PMID: 16818740.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 17     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    44. Safety of immediate transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous breast reconstruction for patients with locally advanced disease. Arch Surg. 2005 Feb; 140(2):196-8; discussion 199-200. Foster RD, Hansen SL, Esserman LJ, Hwang ES, Ewing C, Lane K, Anthony JP. PMID: 15724003.
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    45. Long-term acceptance of composite tissue allografts through mixed chimerism and CD28 blockade. Transplantation. 2003 Sep 27; 76(6):988-94. Foster RD, Pham S, Li S, Aitouche A. PMID: 14508367.
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    46. Orthotopic hindlimb transplantation in the mouse. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2003 Jan; 19(1):49-52; discussion 53-4. Foster RD, Liu T. PMID: 12582967.
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    47. Skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction: a prospective cohort study for the treatment of advanced stages of breast carcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2002 Jun; 9(5):462-6. Foster RD, Esserman LJ, Anthony JP, Hwang ES, Do H. PMID: 12052757.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 31     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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