Christopher B. Dechet,
MD, FACS
Languages Spoken: English, German
Christopher Dechet, MD, FACS is an associate professor in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. He currently serves as the Co-director of the Multidisciplinary Urologic Oncology Group at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Dechet specializes in the surgical care of patients with urologic cancers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His practice focuses on prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal and testis cancer. His expertise encompasses robotic, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open surgical approaches.
Dr. Dechet has been using Da Vinci robotic system since 2004 and is the most experienced robotic surgeon in the Intermountain West. He routinely performs robotic prostatectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy and robotic cystectomy. Dr. Dechet also has extensive laparoscopic expertise having been awarded an achievement award from the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Dechet has developed a comprehensive quality of life database for the purpose of improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer. He has also developed a robotic surgical approach for treating patients with high risk prostate cancer.
Besides prostatectomy, Dr. Dechet specializes in complex partial nephrectomies, renal cell with vena caval thrombus, post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection and cystectomy with neobladder formation.
Dr. Dechet received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine. He was the recipient of an American Heart Associate research grant during his medical training. He completed his surgery and urology training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Dechet has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the Patient Choice Physician Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award, Vitals Top 10 Specialist and Top Urologist Award. He regularly give presentations throughout the world and has been a visiting professor in Italy and Austria, where he has performed nerve-sparing prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy and partial nephrectomy.
Clinical Locations
Clinic 2B, GU
801-587-4383
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Urology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Urology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very informative
UofU Patient
July 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
We visited on an extremely busy day. Dr. Dechet, and PA Erica Farr found time to visit and consult and assure my concerns were addressed. They and their team set a bar above any health care I have ever received. It is refreshing to see there are still individuals in the health care system who truly care about the patient. The same can be said for virtually any one who was involved with my care and procedures. The Huntsman and it's employees right down to the room service and custodial folks were professional and courteous at all times. The Huntsman Institute needs to be the example for all health care facilities.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Amazing care and concern. Excellent
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Dechet always spends time with me discussing my condition.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Extremely competent. Great experience.
UofU Patient
June 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Dechet and his staff are wonderful, listen well, and are great at describing our plan.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Everything concerning my cancer and the treatment needed was explained to me fully and in a manner I could easily understand. This gave me great confidence. I feel extremely blessed to be treated by Dr. Dechet and the Huntsman Cancer Center.
UofU Patient
May 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Eight minutes is not enough time to get into a conversation of the above topics.
UofU Patient
May 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great discussions and future action planning
UofU Patient
May 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Dechet was excellent in his communication about my condition. He was caring, articulate and thorough in his explanations.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Decet impressed me with his knowledge and understanding of my history and concerns and possibilities for future treatment.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
May 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
if you had a 6 rating I would have picked it
UofU Patient
May 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very Good
UofU Patient
May 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The five medical professionals who met with me were great. Each individual knew their place on the team and performed assignments flawlessly. Of particular note was the time and detail of PA Davis!
UofU Patient
May 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The time provided for my consultation was generous and addressed all my questions and concerns
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor Dechet and the PA's have really helped me understand what I can do to help my self during the recovery period.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The demonstrated level of care and concern was very high, as well as the attentiveness to my position on the issues discussed.
UofU Patient
May 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Dechet and the PA were both very thorough and very informative.
UofU Patient
April 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Dechet and staff are the best. Caring, personable, and competent.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Dechet has been exceptional from the time I initially came to Huntsman, through surgery and in all of my followup visits.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Dechet displays care and concern for my condition and provides helpful information.
UofU Patient
April 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The physician assistant and the doctor were great.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
PA Jeffrey Linton was very informative, as was Dr. Decker.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very professional
UofU Patient
March 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Decett, very good, the best. Jeff Littion also very good .
UofU Patient
March 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Everything was explained well and options were given along with recommendations.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
March 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
March 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
March 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
March 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very informative and listened as well as explained
UofU Patient
March 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great staff.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I felt very comfortable and confident in the care and recommendations of Dr. Dechet and his staff. He helped put my mind at ease that I was making the correct treatment decision.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I completely trust their decisions!
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
awesome visit
UofU Patient
February 25, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
GOOD EXPERIENCE
UofU Patient
February 25, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I see too many doctors ! I can honestly say that the service the Huntsman center gives by far the BEST !!
UofU Patient
February 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great care and discussions. Total confidence in my care.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
We were looked after by a PA named Jeff who was great! Dr Dechet came in for a short time afterwards and he wore a mask so we couldn't see his face. The equipment he had made it harder for him to hear us where Jeff (without a mask) had not had a problem. Hence, Dr Dechet spoke most of the time with little wiggle room for us to say much.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very complete and done well in about
UofU Patient
February 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Dechet is great with me and took the time necessary with me to handle all my treatment needs.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor Dechet was very compassionate and showed sincere concern about my problem. Additionally, he listened to me and answered my questions to my satisfaction.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
We cannot say enough good about the skill, care, concern, and professionalism of Dr. Dechet.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
After reviewing my medical and prior test results, Dr. Dechet provided me with very good insights into my condition and explained things well. He provided options I did not receive from my original physician. I appreciated his candor.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Physiscian extremely informative, but I somewhat wanted his final recommendation and I had a hard time with having to make the ultimate decision.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
January 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
First, the PA, Jessica, spoke with me, thoroughly explained my situation, and answered my questions. Then Dr. Dechet came in and did the same thing. He spent as much time as needed to explain my situation and options.
UofU Patient
January 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
More side effects this time. Better the next day.
Christopher Dechet, MD, FACS is an associate professor in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. He currently serves as the Co-director of the Multidisciplinary Urologic Oncology Group at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Dechet specializes in the surgical care of patients with urologic cancers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His practice focuses on prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal and testis cancer. His expertise encompasses robotic, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open surgical approaches.
Dr. Dechet has been using Da Vinci robotic system since 2004 and is the most experienced robotic surgeon in the Intermountain West. He routinely performs robotic prostatectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy and robotic cystectomy. Dr. Dechet also has extensive laparoscopic expertise having been awarded an achievement award from the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Dechet has developed a comprehensive quality of life database for the purpose of improving surgical outcomes for prostate cancer. He has also developed a robotic surgical approach for treating patients with high risk prostate cancer.
Besides prostatectomy, Dr. Dechet specializes in complex partial nephrectomies, renal cell with vena caval thrombus, post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection and cystectomy with neobladder formation.
Dr. Dechet received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine. He was the recipient of an American Heart Associate research grant during his medical training. He completed his surgery and urology training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Dechet has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the Patient Choice Physician Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals Top 10 Doctor Award, Vitals Top 10 Specialist and Top Urologist Award. He regularly give presentations throughout the world and has been a visiting professor in Italy and Austria, where he has performed nerve-sparing prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy and partial nephrectomy.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-587-4383
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Urology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Urology |
Education History
| Residency | Mayo Clinic Urology Resident |
| Internship | Mayo Clinic Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Pennsylvania Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Stanford University German Studies B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Martin C, West JM, Palermo S, Patel DP, Presson AP, Comploj E, Pycha A, Hancock JB, Dechet CB, Trenti E (2019). Elderly patients undergoing cystectomy, comparing preoperative American Society of Anesthesiology and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group scores and operative approaches. Urologia, 86(4), 183-188.
- Tward J, Boucher K, Kokeny K, Lowrance WT, Lloyd S, Dechet C, Cannon D, Stephenson R, Agarwal N, Farr T, Petragallo R, Sherar N, Kunz I, Hofer A, Courdy S, Shrieve D, ONeil B (2018). Optimal Radiation and Surgical Strategies to Reduce Disease Progression and Mortality of Men with NCCN High and Very High Risk Localized Prostate Cancer. Submitted:. JAMA.
- Comploj E, Dechet CB, Mian M, Trenti E, Palermo S, Lodde M, Mian C, Ambrosini-Spaltro A, Horninger W, Pycha A (2014). Perforation during TUR of bladder tumours influences the natural history of superficial bladder cancer. World J Urol, 32(5), 1219-23.
- Mian C, Comploj E, Resnyak E, Trenti E, Palermo S, Lodde M, Pycha A, Ambrosini-Spaltro A, Dechet CB, Pycha A (2014). Long-term follow-up of intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer sub-classified by multi-coloured FISH. Anticancer Res, 34(6), 3067-71.
- ONeil BB, Presson A, Gannon J, Stephenson RA, Lowrance W, Dechet CB, Tward JD, Myers JB, Brant WO (2014). Climacturia after definitive treatment of prostate cancer. J Urol, 191(1), 159-63.
- Comploj E, Cassar W, Farina A, Gasparella P, Trenti E, Palermo S, Dechet CB, Caione P, Pycha A (2013). Conservative management of paediatric renal abscess. J Pediatr Urol, 9(6 Pt B), 1214-7.
- Friedhelm, B, Berner, L, Dechet C, Presson, A, Pycha, A (2013). Does the Surgeon have an Influence on Clinical Voiding Parameters and Postoperative Sexual Function after TURP? Aktuelle Urol, 44(5), 370-374.
- Hadley DA, Stephenson RA, Samlowski WE, Dechet CB (2011). Patterns of enlarged lymph nodes in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Urol Oncol, 29(6), 751-5.
- Greenlee JE, Clawson SA, Hill KE, Dechet CB, Carlson NG (2010). Antineuronal autoantibodies in paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration associated with adenocarcinoma of the prostate. J Neurol Sci, 291(1-2), 74-8.
- Hansen PA, Dechet CB, Porucznik CA, LaStayo PC (2009). Comparing eccentric resistance exercise in prostate cancer survivors on and off hormone therapy: a pilot study. PM R, 1(11), 1019-24.
- Abel EJ, Masterson TA, Warner JN, Valentine K, Dechet CB (2009). Nerve-sparing prostatectomy and urinary function: a prospective analysis using validated quality-of-life measures. Urology, 73(6), 1336-1440.
- Anker CJ, Dechet CB, Issac JC, Akerley W, Shrieve DC (2008). Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Prostate. J Clin Oncol, 26(7), 1168-1171.
- Dechet CB, Zincke H, Sebo TJ, King BF, LeRoy AJ, Farrow GM, Blute ML (2003). Prospective analysis of computerized tomography and needle biopsy with permanent sectioning to determine the nature of solid renal masses in adults. J Urol, 169(1), 71-4.
- Lindor NM, Dechet CB, Greene MH, Jenkins RB, Zincke MT, Weaver AL, Wilson M, Zincke H, Liu W (2001). Papillary renal cell carcinoma: analysis of germline mutations in the MET proto-oncogene in a clinic-based population. Genet Test, 5(2), 101-6.
- Dechet CB, Sebo T, Farrow G, Blute ML, Engen DE, Zincke H (1999). Prospective analysis of intraoperative frozen needle biopsy of solid renal masses in adults. J Urol, 162(4), 1282-4; discussion 1284-5.
- Dechet CB, Young MM, Segura JW (1999). Laparoscopic transureteroureterostomy: demonstration of its feasibility in swine. J Endourol, 13(7), 487-93.
- Dechet CB, Bostwick DG, Blute ML, Bryant SC, Zincke H (1999). Renal oncocytoma: multifocality, bilateralism, metachronous tumor development and coexistent renal cell carcinoma. J Urol, 162(1), 40-2.
- Dechet CB, Weller S, Benowitz L, Rossitch E (1994). Neurological and Histopathologic Outcome in a Highly Reproducible Model of Secondary Spinal Cord Injury in the Rat. Surgical Forum.
Book Chapter
- Mayer E, Myers J, Dechet CB (2017). Urethrectomy. In Smith J, Howards S, Preminger G. (Eds.), Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery (4th). Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.
- Luzny P amp, Dechet C (2016). Kidney Metastatic Bone Disease. In Randall's Metastatic Bone Disease: And Intergrated Approach to Patient Care (pp. 71-83). Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London.
- Dechet CB (2012). Urethrectomy. In Frank Hinman's Atlas (Ed.), Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery, 3rd Edition. Cleveland, Ohio: Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery, 3rd Edition.
- Dechet CB, King B, Barrett D (2000). Radiology of Prosthesis for Urinary Incontinence. In Pollack and McClennan (Eds.), Clinical Urography (ed.2).
Case Report
- Samlowski EE, Dechet CB, Weissman A, Samlowski WE (07/01/2011). Large cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma masquerading as renal carcinoma with inferior vena cava thrombosis: a case report. J Med Case Reports, 5(1), 245.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Barabas A, Dechet CB (2005). The use of the Lapara Ty to Reduce Warm Ischemic Times during Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (video) [Video].