
Dr. Peter R. Hinds, MD, FACS
Urologist
3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland FL, 33805About
Dr. Peter R. Hinds, MD, FACS, is a Board-Certified Fellowship Trained Urologic Oncologist currently practicing in Lakeland, Florida. He is an expert in the treatment of Cancers of the Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Ureter, Adrenal Glands, Testicle and Penis. He is a well Experienced Minimal Invasive Surgeon who routinely utilizes Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery for the treatment of Urinary Tract Cancers, BPH, Reconstruction of the Urinary Tract for strictures or congenital UPJ obstruction, kidney stone laser surgery, and laparoscopic removal of large painful Kidney Cysts. He is one of a handful of surgeons in the United States who utilizes the Robot to perform complex “Intracorporeal” Urinary Diversions for Bladder Cancer with the creation of new bladders or urine conduits made from the small or large Intestines. He has a unique interest in Clinical Trials and Medical Device Innovation. He also cares for and treat Benign Urologic Diseases, Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence. He has the gift of Experience, empathy, knowledge, surgical skills, intuition, Insight, warmth, professionalism, maturity and humility.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
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Dr. Peter R. Hinds, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
How long is a hospital stay after prostate removal surgery?
Good afternoon. The hospital stay after a Robotic Radical Prostatectomy is typically less than 24 hours. Some of my Patients go home the same day after 4-6 hours of recovery. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Urologic Oncology/Urology Hollis Cancer Center/Lakeland Regional Health 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Urologic Association
- Society Urologic Oncology
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- AUA
Treatments
- Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic laser surgery, cryotherapy for prostate cancer, penile implants, male and female suburethral slings, artificial Urinary sphincters and Biologic grafts for pelvic organ prolapse.
Internships
- General Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Fellowships
- Urologic Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- SUO, AUA, ACS
Articles and Publications
- 1/2011Hinds, P., Sadeghi-Nejad H. (2011). McVary, K.T. (Ed). Contemporary Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, Chapter 17: 237-248; Peyronies Disease: Surgical Therapy. NY, NY: Humana pressPUBLICATIONS9/2019Chelsea R. Schmidt, Christian Schmitt, Peter R. Hinds, Kevin Sawyer. Use of F-Fluciclovine to diagnose Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma in a patient with Beta-Thalasemia. Clinical Nuclear Medicine. September 2019 - Volume 44 - Issue 9 - p e544e545. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000002719 12/2014Neal R Rasmussen, Zufan Debebe, Tricia M Wright, Samira A Brooks, Adam B Sendor, A Rose Brannon, A Ari Hakimi, James J Hsieh, Toni K Choueiri, Pheroze Tamboli, Jodi K Maranchie, Peter Hinds, Eric M Wallen, Catherine Simpson, Jacqueline L Norris, William P Janzen, W Kimryn Rathmell. Expression of Ror2 Mediates Invasive Phenotypes in Renal Cell Carcinoma. PloS ONE. 2014; 9(12); e11610102/2014Brooks SA, Brannon AR, Parker JS, Fisher JC, Sen O, Kattan MW, Hakimi A, Hsieh JJ, Chouieri TK, Tamboli P, Maranchie JK, Hinds P, Miller CR, Nielsen ME, Rathmell WK. ClearCode34: A prognostic risk predictor for localized clear cell renal cell carcinoma. European Urology 2014 Feb 25. pii: S0302-2838(14)00164-X. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.02.03502/2014Peter R. Hinds, Martin M. Goldstein, Anastasia Canacci, and Mohammed Nayeemuddin. Symptomatic BCG balanitis occurring after induction of intravesical BCG immunotherapy. What is the optimal treatment duration and regimen? Int. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 4(1): 035-041, February 201410/2012Hinds, P.R., Wilson, S.K., and Sadeghi-Nejad, H. (2012), Dilemmas of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Revision Surgery: What Practices Achieve the Best Outcomes and the Lowest Infection Rates? (CME). Journal of Sexual Medicine, 9: 2483-2492. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02932.x9/2010D. Shin, G. Pregenzer and P. Hinds. Clomiphene citrate is effective in the treatment of the hypogonadal, subfertile male with body mass index (BMI) > 25 kg/m2. Fertility and Sterility. 2010; 94(4): S133-1334/2007Guruli, G., Kancelarich, R., Hinds, P., Taheri, S., Jordan, M.L.: Use of modified dendritic cells for the treatment of prostate cancer in mice. Journal of Urology. 2007; 177 (4): 176-177.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Determination, confidence, life long learning and experience
Areas of research
- Prostate cancer, bladder cancer, Upper Urinar Tract cancer
Favorite Place to Vacation
- The caribbean
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer, biking, reading
Areas of research
2021 – Present Site Principal Investigator “QBGJ398-302/PROOF 302” Phase 3 Multicenter, Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Infigratinib for the Adjuvant Treatment of Subjects with Invasive Urothelial carcinoma with susceptible FGFR3 Genetic Alterations” Site: Lakeland Regional Hollis Cancer Center
2020 – Present Site Principal Investigator “EA8143” A phase 3 Study comparing perioperative nivolumab versus observation in patients with renal cell carcinoma undergoing nephrectomy.” Site: Lakeland Regional Hollis Cancer Center
2019 – Present Principal Investigator “MTG-022” Translational Medicine: Discovery and Evaluation of Biomarkers/Pharmacogenomics for the Diagnosis and Personalized Management of Patients.” Site: Lakeland Regional Hollis Cancer Center
2019 – Present Principal Investigator “NRG-GU002” A phase 2/3 Trial of Adjuvant Radiotherapy and Androgen Deprivation Therapy Following Radical Prostatectomy with or without Adjuvant Docetaxel.” Site: Lakeland Regional Hollis Cancer Center
5/2015 – 7/2017 Principal Investigator “TRUMPET: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Patients with Castration Resistant Prostate (CRPC) in the United States.” Purpose: The purpose of the study is to improve scientific understanding of patients with CRPC and the treatment patterns, quality of life and health care resources and costs associated with its management. Sponsor: Astellas Scientific and Medical Affairs, Inc. (ASMA). Site: Phoebe Healthcare System, Phoebe Cancer Center
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