Josefin Persson

Lund University, Skåne University Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

188

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About

Josefin Persson is a leading researcher in urologic oncology, with a primary focus on improving functional outcomes following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Her work centers on the critical relationship between surgical technique—specifically the degree of preservation of the neurovascular bundles—and postoperative urinary continence. Her most influential study, published in 2014, demonstrated a direct, quantifiable link between nerve-sparing surgery and continence recovery at one year, accumulating 162 citations and shaping contemporary surgical guidelines. Persson also made foundational contributions to methodological rigor in prostate cancer research. As part of the landmark Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Robot Open (LAPPRO) study, she led a critical investigation into interobserver variability among pathologists assessing radical prostatectomy specimens. This 2013 work, with 26 citations, revealed significant discrepancies between local and reference pathologists, underscoring the need for standardized pathological review in large-scale surgical trials. By validating the LAPPRO study’s findings, Persson strengthened the evidence base for comparing surgical approaches. Her research bridges surgical precision and pathological accuracy, directly impacting patient quality of life and the reliability of clinical research.