Christopher B. Dechet
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Christopher B. Dechet, MD, FACS

Languages spoken: German, English

Clinical Locations

Clinic 2B, GU

801-587-4383

  • Christopher Dechet, MD, FACS is an 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 20 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.

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    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
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    August 23, 2023

    Dr. Dechet is straight-forward and extremely clear in his explanations.

    August 23, 2023

    Glad he took time to discuss my case in detail

    August 19, 2023

    Dr. Dechet was incredible. He was empathetic, kind courteous and informative. He explained everything in a manner I could understand. He was willing to talk to me about my options and make sure I understand all my options. He respects the amazing team of people that he works with and knew who could help us with what. He was accessable and willing to answer any questions. He made me feel comfortable with my discussions. He was upbeat and positive in his manner. He was very professional and I could tell he really cares and understands how difficult this situation is. I would like to thank him for the great care I received.

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  • Christopher Dechet, MD, FACS is an 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 20 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology

    Education history

    Residency Urology - Mayo Clinic Resident
    Surgery - Mayo Clinic Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Pennsylvania M.D.
    German Studies - Stanford University B.A.

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