15910-Bahler, Clint
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Clint D. Bahler, MS, MD

Associate Professor of Urology

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Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Bio

Dr. Clint Bahler completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine after finishing a degree in biomedical engineering at Purdue University with highest distinction. He completed his urologic surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and chose to undergo additional specialty fellowship training in da Vinci robotic surgery with Dr. Chandru Sundaram at IU School of Medicine. His areas of clinical interest are prostate cancer and kidney cancer.

Dr. Bahler performs single port robotic surgery (da Vinci SP) in addition to multi-port (da Vinci Xi) robotic surgery.  He also performs advanced surgical techniques such as "Retzius Sparing" robotic prostatectomy to preserve urinary control and minimize incontinence.

Dr. Bahler enjoys bringing medical advances to patients and is currently a principal investigator for a clinical trial using advanced PSMA-based imaging in prostate cancer (LINK) and using novel surgical techniques in kidney cancer (LINK).

Dr. Bahler may be contacted for an appointment by either using the online request link or phone at 317-944-3458.

For urgent clinic appointments for elevated PSA and cancer consultations, please contact Amanda Hayden at 317-944-3458 or ahayden5@iuhealth.org.  A PDF guide on protate cancer and screening can be viewed here: PSA and Prostate Cancer.

A nutrition guide provided by the Prostate Cancer Foundation can be found here: Nutrition Guide.

VIDEOS:

Prostate cancer: Active surveillance

Prostate cancer: Robotic prostatectomy

 

Key Publications

Bahler CD, Green MA, Tann MA, Swensson JK, Collins K, Alexoff D, Kung H, Brocken E, Mathias CJ, Cheng L, Hutchins GD, Koch MO. Assessing extra-prostatic extension for surgical guidance in prostate cancer: Comparing two PSMA-PET tracers with the standard-of-care. Urol Oncol. 2023 Jan;41(1):48.e1-48.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.10.003. Epub 2022 Nov 1. PMID: 36333187.

Patel RS, Sundaram CP, Kondo T, Bahler CD.  Temporal study of renal volume losses in patients with robotic partial nephrectomies.  J Endourol. 2022 Feb 8. doi: 10.1089/end.2021.0644. Online ahead of print.  PMID: 35132882

Collins K, Brocken E, Bahler CD, Alabd A, Koch MO, Cheng L.  High-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of prostate cancer: assessing location of failure after focal therapy in prostate cancer and review of histological characteristics and clinicopathologic correlates after treatment-a 5-year experience.  Hum Pathol. 2022 Jan;119:79-84. doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2021.11.005. Epub 2021 Nov 18. PMID: 34801600

Abrams LR, Koch MO, Bahler CD.  Focal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of the Prostate.  J Endourol. 2021 Sep;35(S2):S24-S32. doi: 10.1089/end.2020.1161.

Sulek JE, Steward JE, Bahler CD, Jacobsen MH, Sundaram A, Shum CF, Sandusky GE, Low PS, Sundaram CP.  Folate-targeted intraoperative fluorescence, OTL38, in robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.  Scand J Urol. 2021 Jun 7:1-6. doi: 10.1080/21681805.2021.1933168. Online ahead of print.

Steward JE, Kern SQ, Cheng L, Boris RS, Tong Y, Bahler CD, Masterson TA, Cary KC, Kaimakliotis H, Gardner T, Sundaram CP.  Clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma: Characteristics and survival outcomes from a large single institutional series.  Urol Oncol. 2021 Jun;39(6):370.e21-370.e25. doi: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2021.02.003. Epub 2021 Mar 23.

Bahler CD, Johnson MM, Davicioni E, et al: Predictors of Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA/FOLH1) Expression in a Genomic Database. Urology 2020; 144: 117–122.

Tachibana I, Ferguson EL, Mahenthiran A, Natarjan J, Masterson TA, Bahler CD, et al: Delaying Cancer Cases in Urology during COVID-19: Review of the Literature. J. Urol. 2020: 101097JU0000000000001288.

Abedali ZA, Monn MF, Huddleston P, Cleveland B, Sulek J, Bahler CD, et al: Robotic and open partial nephrectomy for intermediate and high complexity tumors: a matched-pairs comparison of surgical outcomes at a single institution. Scand J Urol 2020; 54: 313–317.

Green MA, Hutchins GD, Bahler CD, et al: [68Ga]Ga-P16-093 as a PSMA-Targeted PET Radiopharmaceutical for Detection of Cancer: Initial Evaluation and Comparison with [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 in Prostate Cancer Patients Presenting with Biochemical Recurrence. Mol Imaging Biol 2020; 22: 752–763.

Plattner HS, Sundaram CP, Cheng L, Bahler CD: Renal Volume Loss During Partial Nephrectomy Due to Resected Healthy Parenchyma: A Tool for Quick Estimation. Journal of Endourology 2020: end.2020.0314.

Shatagopam K, Bahler CD and Sundaram CP: Renorrhaphy techniques and effect on renal function with robotic partial nephrectomy. World J Urol 2020; 38: 1109–1112.

Bahler CD, Green M, Hutchins GD, Cheng L, Magers MJ, Fletcher J, Koch MO. Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen Targeted Positron Emission Tomography of Primary Prostate Cancer: Assessing Accuracy with Whole Mount Pathology. J Urol. 2020 Jan;203(1):92-99.

Kitley W, Sulek J, Sundaram C, Bahler CD. Treatment Trends and Long-Term Survival Associated with Cryotherapy and Partial Nephrectomy for Small Renal Masses in the National Cancer Database Using Propensity Score Matching. J Endourol. 2019 May;33(5):408-414. Epub 2019 Mar 27.

Kitley W, Bahler CD. Letter to the Editor RE: Russo, Editorial Comment on:

Treatment Trends and Long-Term Survival Associated with Cryotherapy and Partial Nephrectomy for Small Renal Masses in the National Cancer Database Using Propensity Score Matching by Kitley et al. (From: Russo P. J Endourol 2019;33:415; DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0121). J Endourol. 2019 May;33(5):416.

Calaway AC, Monn MF, Bahler CD, Cary C, Boris RS. A novel preoperative model to predict 90-day surgical mortality in patients considered for renal cell carcinoma surgery. Urol Oncol. 2018 Oct;36(10):470.e11-470.e17

Bahler CD, Monn MF, Flack CK, Gramm AR, Gardner TA, Sundaram CP. Assessing Cost of Robotic Utilization in Partial Nephrectomy with Increasing Utilization. J Endourol. 2018 Aug;32(8):710-716. doi: 10.1089/end.2018.0170. PubMed PMID: 29943664.

Shum CF, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Impact of positive surgical margins on overall survival after partial nephrectomy-A matched comparison based on the National Cancer Database. Urol Oncol. 2017 Dec 6

Cooper CA, Shum CF, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Intraoperative Mannitol Not Essential During Partial Nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2017 Dec 7.

Shum CF, Bahler CD, Cary C, Masterson TA, Boris RS, Gardner TA, Kaimakliotis HZ, Foster RS, Bihrle R, Koch MO, Slaven JE Jr, Sundaram CP. Preoperative Nomograms for Predicting Renal Function at 1 Year After Partial Nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2017 Jul;31(7):711-718.

Shum CF, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Matched Comparison Between Partial Nephrectomy and Radical Nephrectomy for T2 N0 M0 Tumors, a Study Based on the National Cancer Database. J Endourol. 2017 Aug;31(8):800-805.

Shum CF, Bahler CD, Low PS, Ratliff TL, Kheyfets SV, Natarajan JP, Sandusky GE, Sundaram CP. Novel Use of Folate-Targeted Intraoperative Fluorescence, OTL38, in Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Report of the First Three Cases. J Endourol Case Rep. 2016 Nov 1;2(1):189-197.

 Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Effect of Renal Reconstruction on Renal Function After Partial Nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2016 May;30 Suppl 1:S37-41.

 Bahler CD, Hopf HL, Sundaram CP. Author Reply. Urology. 2016 Apr;90:111.

Gerber RC, Bahler CD, Kraus MA, Sundaram CP. Laparoscopic Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension Due to Medication Intolerance: A Case Report. Am J Kidney Dis. 2016 Mar 16.

Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Effect of Renal Reconstruction on Renal Function After Partial Nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2016 Mar 3.

Hopf HL, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Long-Term Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty for Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. Urology. 2016 Jan 19.

Bahler CD, Sundaram CP, Kella N, Lucas SM, Boger MA, Gardner TA, Koch MO.  A Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial Examining the Return of Urinary Continence After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy with or without a Small Intestinal Submucosa Bladder Neck Sling. J Urol. 2016 Jan 16.

*Shumate AM, *Bahler CD, Goggins WC, Sharfuddin AA, Sundaram CP. Native Nephrectomy with Renal Transplantation is Associated with a Decrease in Hypertension Medication Requirements in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. J Urol. 2015 Aug 26. *Co-first authors

Bahler CD, K Clint Cary, Swapnil Garg, Eric M DeRoo, Christian H Tabib, Jagan K Kansal, M Francesca Monn, Chandra K Flack, Timothy A Masterson, M Kumar Sandrasegaran, Richard S Foster, and Chandru P Sundaram. Differentiating Reconstructive Techniques in Partial Nephrectomy: A Propensity Score Analysis.  Canadian Journal of Urology. 2015 Jun;22(3):7788-96.

Sea JC, Bahler CD, Ring JD, Amstutz S, Sanghvi NT, Cheng L, Sundaram CP. Calibration of a novel, laparoscopic, 12-mm, ultrasound, image-guided, high-intensity focused ultrasound probe for ablation of renal neoplasms. Urology. 2015 Apr;85(4):953-8.

Dube H, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. The learning curve and factors affecting warm ischemia time during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. Indian J Urol. 2015 Jul-Sep;31(3):223-8.

Patel NB, Monn MF, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Risk factors associated with 30 day hospital readmission following partial nephrectomy. Can J Urol. 2015 Feb;22(1):7640-6.

Tabib CH, Bahler CD, Hardacker TJ, Ball KM, Sundaram CP. Reducing Operating Room Costs through Real Time Cost Information Feedback: A Pilot Study. J Endourol. 2015 Feb 19. [Epub ahead of print]

Bahler CD, Dube HT, Flynn KJ, Garg S, Monn MF, Gutwein LG, Mellon MJ, Foster R, Cheng L, Sandrasegaran MK, Sundaram CP. Feasibility of Omitting Cortical Renorrhaphy During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A Matched Analysis. J Endourol. 2015 May;29(5):548-55

Tellman MW, Bahler CD, Shumate AM, Bacallao RL, Sundaram CP. Management of Pain in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease and Anatomy of Renal Innervation. J Urol. 2014 Dec 19.

Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Training in Robotic Surgery: Simulators, Surgery, and Credentialing. Urol Clin North Am. 2014 Nov;41(4):581-589.

Monn MF, Bahler CD, Flack CK, Dube HT, Sundaram CP. The impact of hospital volume on postoperative complications following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2014 Oct;28(10):1231-6.

Monn MF, Calaway AC, Mellon MJ, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP, Boris RS. Changing USA national trends for adrenalectomy: the influence of surgeon and technique. BJU Int. 2014 Jun 27.

Yang DY, Monn MF, Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Does robotic assistance confer an economic benefit during laparoscopic radical nephrectomy? J Urol. 2014 Sep;192(3):671-6.

Monn MF, Gramm AR, Bahler CD, Yang DY, Sundaram C. Economic and utilization analysis of robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2014 Feb 2.

Sea JC, Bahler CD, Lucas SM, Mendonsa E, Sundaram C. Comparison of measured renal tumor size versus RENAL nephrometry score in predicting patient outcomes following robot assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. J Endourol. 2013 Sep 6.

Bahler CD, Sundaram CP. Quality of life following laparoscopic living-donor nephrectomy. JSLS. 2013 Apr-Jun;17(2):273-8.

Monn MF, Bahler CD, Schneider EB, Whittam BM, Misseri R, Rink RC, Sundaram CP. Trends in Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Pediatric Patients. Urology. 2013 Jun;81(6):1336-1341.

Monn MF, Bahler CD, Schneider EB, Sundaram CP. Emerging trends in robotic pyeloplasty for the management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in adults. J Urol. 2013 Apr;189(4):1352-7.

Png KS, Bahler CD, Milgrom DP, Lucas SM Sundaram CP.  The role of R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score in the era of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.  J Endourol. 2013 Mar;27(3):304-8.

Willis DL, Bahler CD, Neuberger MM, Dahm P. Predictors of citations in the urological literature. BJU Int. 2011 Jun;107(12):1876-80.

Bahler CD, Foster RS, Bihrle R, Beck SD, Gardner TA, Sundaram CP, Masterson TA, Cheng L, Koch MO. Radical prostatectomy as initial monotherapy for patients with pathologically confirmed high-grade prostate cancer. BJU Int. 2010 May;105(10):1372-6.

 

Titles & Appointments

  • Associate Professor of Urology
  • Adjunct Associate Professor of Radiology & Imaging Sciences
  • Education
    2015 FEL Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Fellowship, Indiana University
    2015 MS Indiana University
    2013 RES Urology Residency, Indiana University
    2008 MD Indiana University
    2003 BSE Purdue University
  • Research

    Dr. Clint Bahler's research is focused on minimally invasive approaches for prostate and kidney cancer.

    Dr. Bahler is the principal investigator on funded research efforts to better detect prostate cancer using PSMA-PET imaging for a more complete resection at the time of surgery as well as research involving MRI-fusion biopsy of the prostate and HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment of the prostate.

    Dr. Bahler has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in the areas of prostate cancer, PSMA-PET imaging, High Intensity Focus Ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, partial nephrectomy techniques for small renal masses, and surgical training.

  • Publications
    Effect of Renal Reconstruction on Renal Function After Partial Nephrectomy.
    Bahler CD; Sundaram CP; Journal of endourology 2016 Mar 3
    Laparoscopic Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension Due to Medication Intolerance: A Case Report.
    Gerber RC; Bahler CD; Kraus MA; Sundaram CP; American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation 2016 Mar 17
    Author Reply.
    Bahler CD; Hopf HL; Sundaram CP; Urology 2016 Apr
    Differentiating reconstructive techniques in partial nephrectomy: a propensity score analysis.
    Bahler CD; Cary KC; Garg S; DeRoo EM; Tabib CH; Kansal JK; Monn MF; Flack CK; Masterson TA; Sandrasegaran MK; Foster RS; Sundaram CP; The Canadian journal of urology 2015 Jun
    Correcting the Shrinkage Effects of Formalin Fixation and Tissue Processing for Renal Tumors: toward Standardization of Pathological Reporting of Tumor Size.
    Tran T; Sundaram CP; Bahler CD; Eble JN; Grignon DJ; Monn MF; Simper NB; Cheng L; Journal of Cancer 2015 Jul 2
    Editorial Comment.
    Gardner TA; Bahler CD; Gellhaus PT; Urology 2015 Jul 16
    Towards a standardised training curriculum for robotic surgery.
    Bahler CD; Sundaram CP; BJU international 2015 Jul
  • Professional Organizations
    American Urologic Association
    Indiana Urologic Association
    North Central Section of the American Urologic Association
  • Board Certifications
    American Board of Urology
  • Clinical Interests

    Dr. Bahler's clinical interests are minimally invasive surgical treatment approaches for prostate cancer and kidney cancer. Dr. Bahler prefers a personalized approach to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer by utilizing new blood tests and genetic tests in addition to PSA and advanced imaging (MRI-fusion biopsy).  High risk or aggressive prostate cancer is treated with robotic assisted removal of the prostate and lymph nodes.  Prostate cancer that is localized within the prostate gland may be treated with HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), which is an outpatient surgery with fewer side effects (LINK).

    Dr. Bahler performs single port robotic surgery (da Vinci SP) in addition to multi-port (da Vinci Xi) robotic surgery.  He also performs advanced surgical techniques such as "Retzius Sparing" robotic prostatectomy to preserve urinary control and minimize incontinence.

  • Awards
    Org: World Congress of Endourology
    Desc: Top Clinical abstract, Taiwan
    Scope: International
    Date: 2014-01-01
    Org: IU Health
    Desc: Quality and education awards, first in medical resident
    Scope: University
    Date: 2013-01-01
    Org: North Central Section of the American Urologic Association
    Desc: John D. Silbar Resident Award
    Scope: Regional
    Date: 2013-01-01
    Org: Gold Humanism Honors Society
    Desc: Resident award
    Scope: University
    Date: 2013-01-01
    Org: IU Health
    Desc: Quality and education awards, first in medical resident award
    Scope: University
    Date: 2013-01-01
    Org: Society of laparoendoscopic surgeons
    Desc: Top laparoscopic resident nomination
    Scope: University
    Date: 2013-01-01
    Org: Janice M. Pascuzzi Scholarship
    Desc: Demonstrated excellence in compassionate care
    Scope: University
    Date: 2007-01-01
    Org: Gold Humanism Honors Society
    Desc: Medical student award
    Scope: University
    Date: 2007-01-01
    Org: Purdue University
    Desc: Graduation with Highest Distinction
    Scope: University
    Date: 2003-12-01
    Org: Purdue University
    Desc: Top Interdisciplinary Engineering Student
    Scope: University
    Date: 2003-12-01
    Org: Tri-County HS
    Desc: Valedictorian Award
    Scope: School
    Date: 2000-12-01

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