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Dr. Giovanni Toia is a urological surgeon and researcher focused on improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients, particularly in the domains of surgical technique and post-operative quality of life. His work centers on robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), with a major contribution being the development of the "retrotrigonal muscular layer sling" for total anatomical reconstruction. This technique, detailed in his 2020 paper (5 citations), aims to significantly accelerate the return of early urinary continence after surgery, a critical concern for patients. Dr. Toia is also pioneering non-invasive diagnostic methods, as shown in his 2024 preliminary report (3 citations) on using eNose technology to analyze urine odor for prostate cancer risk stratification, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies and over-treatment of low-risk disease. Furthermore, he is investigating post-surgical rehabilitation, co-authoring a 2021 randomized trial (2 citations) comparing pelvic floor muscle exercises with and without trans-pelvic magnetic stimulation to enhance continence recovery. Through these combined efforts in surgical innovation, diagnostics, and rehabilitation, Dr. Toia is advancing a more patient-centered approach to prostate cancer care.