David M. Faleck
Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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About
David M. Faleck is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has advanced the understanding of functional outcomes following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. His primary research areas center on urinary continence recovery and surgical quality in minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery. Faleck’s most cited study, with 72 citations, established that preoperative and intraoperative measurements of membranous urethral length—particularly via endorectal coil MRI—can predict continence after robot-assisted prostatectomy, helping surgeons counsel patients and refine surgical technique. He further contributed to preoperative planning by demonstrating that endorectal coil MRI can predict surgical difficulty during robotic prostatectomy. Faleck also critically evaluated the literature on minimally invasive prostatectomy, revealing inconsistencies in how complications and functional outcomes were reported, thereby advocating for more standardized, transparent reporting. His work has directly influenced preoperative assessment protocols and patient expectations, with cumulative citations exceeding 135. By bridging imaging and surgical outcomes, Faleck has provided evidence-based tools to improve quality of life for prostate cancer patients undergoing robotic surgery.
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