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Total Citations
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About
Gerald Tan is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, particularly for prostate cancer. His primary research focuses on refining surgical techniques for radical prostatectomy to improve oncologic control and functional outcomes. Tan’s major contributions include developing the novel “anatomical retro-apical technique” for urethral transection during robotic prostatectomy, which significantly reduces positive surgical margins at the prostatic apex—a critical factor in cancer recurrence. He has also extensively studied vesicourethral anastomosis healing, optimizing bladder neck reconstruction techniques in over 1,900 patients to enhance continence recovery. His work on the “anatomic restoration technique” and traction-free preservation of the neural hammock has provided biomechanics-based approaches for early continence and potency preservation. With his most-cited papers accumulating hundreds of citations, Tan’s impact is evident in the widespread adoption of his methods. Notably, he reported the first robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in a renal allograft recipient, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic surgery in complex transplant patients. Through his research and residency training paradigms for robotic skills, Tan has shaped modern urologic practice and education.
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- 3Technological Advances in Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery47 citations · 2009
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