Dr. Robert D. Blute Jr., MD

Expert Publications

• Adenocarcinoma in an indiana pouch after cystectomy for transitional cell carcinoma.
• Chronic rejection of renal grafts: the role of acute rejection.
• Can diet in conjunction with stress reduction affect the rate of increase in prostate specific antigen after biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer?
• Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: initial 70 cases at a U.S. university medical center.
• Monitoring the serological proteome: the latest modality in prostate cancer
• A novel diagnostic test for prostate cancer emerges from the determination of alpha-methylacyl-coenzyme a racemase in prostatic secretions.
• Management of intraoperative penile erections with diluted epinephrine solution.
• Novel application of da Vinci robotic system in patients of Zinners syndrome--case report and review of literature.
• Acute adrenal insufficiency as a complication of urological surgery.
• Immunologic indicators of prognosis in bladder cancer: the importance of cell surface antigens.
• Repeat bench surgery on a solitary kidney.
• Renal brush biopsy: survey of indications, techniques and results.
• The effect of altered renal perfusion pressure on clearance of digoxin.
• Radiocolloid scintigraphic mapping of the lymphatic drainage of the prostate.
• Isolated bladder neck obstruction of undetermined etiology (primary) in adult male: recognition and management.

Media Releases

Get to know Urologist Dr. Robert D. Blute Jr., who serves patients in Worcester, Massachusetts. 

Recognized as an esteemed urologist, Dr. Blute Jr. sees patients at his private practice, Associates In Urology, PC, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is also affiliated with several hospitals and medical centers in his local area, including Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Alongside his clinical role, he serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Urology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. It is part of the University of Massachusetts system

Academically, Dr. Blute Jr. earned his medical degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1974. He then went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by his residency in urology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, the doctor is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology, whose mission is to act for the benefit of the public by establishing and maintaining standards of certification for urologists, and working with certified urologists to achieve lifelong learning to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, and ethical urologic care. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). 

Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs. Urologists specialize in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Patients may be referred to a urologist if their physician suspects they may need treatment for a condition relating to the bladder, prostate, urethra, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal glands. 

Recommended Articles

• Why Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks of Circumcision?

  Male circumcision has been a highly debated topic with arguments both for and against it. Various religious and traditional practices across the globe favor circumcision. However, there are also large sections of the population in other parts of the world where circumcision is not recommended by...

• What is a Prostate Biopsy?

  A prostate biopsy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove a sample of a suspicious tissue from your prostate for further examination analysis. The prostate is a tiny, walnut-shaped gland found in men's reproductive system. This gland's major function is to produce a fluid that nourishes the...

• When Should I Get Checked for Prostate Cancer?

  When Should I Get Checked For Prostate Cancer?Prostate cancer is more likely to occur in men aged between forty and seventy years. It is therefore important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. Symptoms warrant a visit to the doctor as soon as possible.Deciding on whether or not...

• Alternative Treatments for Bladder Cancer

  Alternative Treatments for Bladder CancerCancer occurs in various stages, and as it moves from one stage to another, it gets worse. Therefore, as the condition progresses, more effective methods of treatment have to be applied. At times, even two treatment methods can be applied together.In...

• Does Red Urine Indicate Blood?

  Many people see the reddish or darkish brown coloration in their urine and rush to get a medical opinion, but their fears are usually unfounded. This is because red coloration can be sourced from factors other than red blood cells. It may be originating in the kind of food or medicine you are...

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction?

  What are the Signs and Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction?Erectile dysfunction is also called impotence. The condition is found in men. It causes both psychological and health effects to a man. Most men will feel embarrassed and inferior if they cannot perform sexually. Erectile dysfunction refers to...