Caroline Lu
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Dr. Caroline Lu is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical techniques for prostate cancer, with a particular focus on improving patient quality of life. Her major contribution is the refinement and validation of the Retzius-sparing approach to robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). In her landmark 2017 study, cited over 80 times, Dr. Lu demonstrated that this technique—which preserves the anterior pelvic structures—achieves superior early continence outcomes compared to traditional methods, without compromising oncologic safety. By prospectively analyzing 100 consecutive patients, she provided critical evidence that a minimally invasive, nerve-sparing approach can significantly reduce post-surgical urinary incontinence, a common and distressing side effect. Her work has helped shift clinical practice toward more functional preservation in prostate cancer surgery. Dr. Lu’s research is highly influential among urologists and surgical oncologists, offering a data-driven path to better patient recovery. Her dedication to merging technical innovation with measurable patient benefit marks her as a key figure in modern urologic oncology.
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