Inge Geraerts
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Inge Geraerts is a leading researcher in uro-oncological rehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally shaped post-surgical care for prostate cancer patients. Her primary research areas center on pelvic floor rehabilitation, urinary incontinence management, and the recovery of physical activity following radical prostatectomy. Geraerts’ most significant contribution is her landmark randomized controlled trial (103 citations), which demonstrated that combining preoperative and postoperative pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is significantly more effective than postoperative training alone for reducing urinary incontinence. This finding established a new standard for proactive, pre-habilitation approaches in surgical oncology. She further advanced the field through a prospective evaluation of functional outcomes (89 citations), comparing open versus robot-assisted prostatectomy to provide critical data on voiding symptoms and quality of life. Her work also explores the progression and predictors of physical activity levels after surgery, highlighting the importance of holistic recovery. By integrating rigorous methodology with patient-centered outcomes, Geraerts has provided clinicians with evidence-based protocols that improve continence and overall well-being, making her a pivotal figure in the rehabilitation of men undergoing prostate cancer treatment.
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